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An intriguing top-five clash awaits in Ligue 1 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais as Lyon host Rennes on Sunday night.
Both teams are in great form heading into the game, and hardly anything separates them in the table.
Indeed, Lyon are just one point and two places above Rennes in third, and so a win for either side could go a long way into securing Champions League football for next season.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert Ligue 1 predictions!
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Lyon vs. Rennes key stats
- Lyon have won their last three games.
- Rennes are on a four-match winning run themselves.
- None of the previous 10 H2Hs have ended in draws.
Lyon vs. Rennes preview: Hosts to emerge victorious?
| Lyon | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 5th |
| 57 | Points | 56 |
| 48 | Goals For | 54 |
| 32 | Goals Against | 42 |
| 15 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 4th | Home Rank | 6th |
| 5th | Away Rank | 3rd |
The race for the Champions League places is so tight with just one point separating third and fifth, and Lyon will be determined to hold onto their third position.
A run of three straight wins has put them there, but Lille and Rennes are right on their tails.
Corentin Tolisso has scored in the last two H2Hs against Rennes.
Former Lille manager Paulo Fonseca will be determined to fend off his old club, and a win against Rennes would certainly help.
Having been knocked out of the Coupe de France and the Europa League in March, Lyon can now concentrate on their final three league matches, which could earn them a return to the coveted Champions League.
Rennes are also dreaming of the same thing after a remarkable run since the departure of Habib Beye.
In 10 games since, with nine under Franck Haise's management, they have recorded eight victories (D1, L1).
Six of Rennes' last seven games have produced over 2.5 goals.
In fact, their 56 points after 31 Ligue 1 matches represents their joint-best total in the French top flight at this stage of the season, which highlights just how well they are doing.
Having previously only tasted Champions League football in 2020/21, a win could see the visitors leapfrog Lyon into the top three, and well on course to that ultimate goal.
Lyon vs. Rennes form guide & betting tips
| Lyon | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-W-W-W | League Form | D-W-W-W-W |
| 10 | Points | 13 |
| 5th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 8 | Goals For | 11 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 5 |
| L-D-W-W-W | Form (all comps) | D-W-W-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Lyon 2-1 Rennes
Lyon are favourites for victory, and with home advantage on their side, we are happy to back Lyon to win at 6/5.
Rennes are in great form too though and should make it difficult for the hosts, so backing BTTS - Yes at 4/7 could be wise.
Lastly, we like the idea of Corentin Tolisso as a potential goalscorer.
Indeed, the midfielder returned from injury with a third goal in four home league matches against Auxerre, and so Tolisso to score anytime at 16/5 is our final punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-1 Lyon victory, which is available at 17/2.
> BTTS - Yes at 4/7 | Likelihood: Probable
> Lyon to win at 6/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Tolisso to score anytime at 16/5 | Likelihood: Outsider