The match between Lyon and Rennes in the France Ligue 1 on 03.05.2026 is a showdown of equals. Our pre-match analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Lyon and Rennes, comparing their past performances in the France Ligue 1. After reading our detailed prediction, you’ll be ready to make an informed bet on this exciting encounter.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lille | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 50/34 | 57 |
| 4 | Lyon | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 48/32 | 57 |
| 5 | Rennes | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 54/42 | 56 |
| 6 | Marseille | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 59/41 | 53 |
Key Player Statistics: Lyon vs Rennes
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lyon | 14.09.2025 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Rennes | 26.04.2025 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lyon | 18.08.2024 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Rennes | 26.01.2024 | 2-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lyon | 12.11.2023 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Rennes | 09.04.2023 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lyon | 16.10.2022 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Rennes | 13.03.2022 | 2-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lyon | 07.11.2021 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Rennes | 03.03.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Auxerre | 25.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Lyon | 19.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Lorient | 12.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Angers | Lyon | 05.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Monaco | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Lyon | Celta Vigo | 19.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Le Havre | Lyon | 15.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Celta Vigo | Lyon | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Paris FC | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Coupe de France | Lyon | Lens | 05.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Nantes | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Rennes | 19.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Angers | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Rennes | 04.04.2026 | 3-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Metz | 22.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lille | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Rennes | 08.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Toulouse | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Rennes | 22.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Paris Saint Germain | 13.02.2026 | 3-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lyon VS Rennes
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lyon vs Rennes
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lyon vs Rennes
One point. That's all that separates Lyon and Rennes in the Ligue 1 table heading into this crunch clash. Fourth versus fifth. A game that could genuinely reshape the European race. This one matters.
Lyon sit on 57 points, Rennes just behind on 56. Both clubs have played 31 games. Whatever happens here, the gap at the top of the upper-mid table is about to change. That's the kind of context that makes your pulse quicken before kick-off.
Here's what you need to watch for — this head-to-head record is absolutely wild. These two cannot stop scoring against each other. Of their last ten meetings, only one finished with fewer than three goals. Games between Lyon and Rennes tend to be open, physical, and full of moments. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a tight mid-table scrap. The data screams goals.
The surprising statistical insight I want to highlight is this: Rennes have actually won their last two away Ligue 1 games by a combined score of 7-0. They traveled to Strasbourg and Nice recently and were absolutely ruthless. Lyon at home is a different challenge, of course, but that away confidence is very real right now.
Lyon's recent form carries its own drama. They stunned PSG 2-1 away and beat Auxerre 3-2 last weekend. But they've also lost at home to Monaco and been battered 3-1 at Strasbourg. They are a team of brilliant highs and frustrating lows. Patrik Šulc leads their attack with 11 goals from just 23 appearances. He is clinical and dangerous when Lyon are at their best.
Rennes counter with the most compelling striker in this fixture — Eli Lepaul. Sixteen goals in 28 matches. That is a serious return. If Lepaul gets space in behind Lyon's backline, he will punish them. That's not a maybe. That's a certainty based on what we've seen all season.
From a betting perspective, the value is screaming at you here. Over 2.5 goals looks almost guaranteed given the head-to-head history and both teams' attacking output. Rennes have scored 54 league goals to Lyon's 48 — both sides genuinely love to attack. The Both Teams to Score market is equally compelling at what should be very reasonable odds.
I'd also predict Lepaul to score anytime. He's in the form of his life and Lyon have shown vulnerability at the back. That's a specific bet worth exploring before the lines tighten.
My prediction? Lyon win 2-1 in a game that swings both ways before the hosts hold on. The home factor matters, and Lyon's top-four desperation gives them a slight edge. But Rennes will make them work every single minute.
Strap in. This one is going to be absolutely electric.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Mata | Angola | 33 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| N. Tagliafico | Argentina | 33 | Defender | 172 | 67 |
| N. Matić | Serbia | 37 | Midfielder | 194 | 85 |
| A. Maitland-Niles | England | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 71 |
| P. Akouokou | Côte d'Ivoire | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| Abner | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| R. Descamps | France | 29 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 74 |
| M. Niakhaté | Senegal | 30 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| D. Greif | Slovakia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 82 |
| T. Tessmann | USA | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 86 |
| R. Kluivert | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 187 | 70 |
| A. Karabec | Czechia | 22 | Midfielder | 186 | 74 |
| T. Barišić | Croatia | 21 | Defender | 185 | 67 |
| Mahamadou Diawara | France | 21 | Midfielder | 187 | 74 |
| Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez | England | 18 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| M. de Carvalho | France | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Konan | Côte d'Ivoire | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Himbert | France | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Merah | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Tiago Gonçalves | Portugal | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Frankowski | Poland | 31 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| Mousa Tamari | Jordan | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 72 |
| G. Gallon | France | 33 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 79 |
| C. Wooh | Cameroon | 24 | Defender | 191 | 92 |
| V. Rongier | France | 31 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| B. Samba | France | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 90 |
| M. Camara | France | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| S. Fofana | Côte d'Ivoire | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| A. Rouault | France | 24 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| A. Kalimuendo | France | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 79 |
| E. Lepaul | France | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 71 |
| F. Rieder | Switzerland | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| Q. Merlin | France | 23 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| A. Gómez | Colombia | 23 | Attacker | 171 | 61 |
| A. Sishuba | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 169 | 61 |
| R. Bamba | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Jacquet | France | 20 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| I. Salah | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| A. Ait Boudlal | Morocco | 20 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| M. Meïté | France | 18 | Attacker | 191 | 76 |
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