Our Rennes vs Lyon Prediction: 1-2
Rennes vs Lyon in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 14, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Rennes vs Lyon prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rennes's Last Match – Angers vs Rennes
Rennes will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 France Ligue 1 draw with Angers on August 31. In that match, Rennes recorded 63% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angers | 37% | 10 (7) | 1.23 | 31 |
 Rennes | 63% | 9 (7) | 1.3 | 49 |
Lyon's Last Match – Lyon vs Marseille
Lyon must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Marseille in their last outing. In that match, Lyon controlled 58% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lyon | 58% | 6 (7) | 2.22 | 56 |
 Marseille | 42% | 3 (2) | 0.77 | 17 |
Rennes vs Lyon Stats
Key Stats
| Rennes | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rennes are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Lyon average 1.9 scored and 0.3 conceded per game.
Rennes 13-18
Lyon 19-3
What are the odds for this match?
Rennes to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.6
Lyon to win: @2.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Rennes (3-5-2) : Brice Samba, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Jeremy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Djaoui Cisse, Valentin Rongier, Ludovic Blas, Quentin Merlin, Breel Embolo, Esteban Lepaul
Lyon (4-2-3-1) : Remy Descamps, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner Vinicius, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Adam Karabec, Khalis Merah, Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso
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