* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Rennes vs Lyon Predictions and Odds
Lyon is in trouble as the season progresses, the team is in serious dysfunction with another tough opponent on the cards.
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Rennes to Win
Rennes has been doing well even though the team is playing a couple of games per week with their Europa League responsibilities, but they are managing those expectations well. Lyon, on the other hand, is struggling to lose four times in their last five matches, they managed to stop the losing streak last week at home against Toulouse, but only managed to get a draw. Rennes has accumulated four straight home wins, while Lyon is at the bottom of the table regarding their away record. They are the only team next to Nantes without an away victory.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
The only positive from their bad run of form is that Lyon still manages to score goals. They only had two scoreless games in their ten Ligue 1 matches, while Rennes keeps the same attitude wherever they play, at home or in Europe. In their last five h2h matches, three times both teams scored at least one goal.
Important notes and previews about Rennes vs Lyon
Head to Head
13/03/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Rennes
2
4
07/11/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Rennes
Lyon
4
1
03/03/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Rennes
1
0
09/01/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Rennes
Lyon
2
2
15/12/19
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Rennes
0
1
Dropping off the cliff
Rennes coach Bruno Genesio is doing a great job of balancing the squad between two competitions weekly, and with good performances from Lovro Majer, he is already facing some media discussion about the Croatian's transfer status. Majer has been terrific for Rennes since arriving from Dinamo Zagreb a year ago, and he has many suitors out there, especially from England as Arsenal is keeping tabs on his form. But, Mayer is not letting those conversations distract him from maintaining a current run of form which puts him in discussion as one of the most sought-after players in Ligue 1.
Rennes potential starting 11: Mandanda, Traore, Wooh, Theate, Truffert, Bourigeaud, Xeka, Tait, Terrier, Kalimuendo, Gouiri.
After positively starting the season with four wins, Lyon has dropped off the cliff without a win in their last five matches. Coach Peter Bosz has problems with his team's defending as they are not able to protect their net when it counts, allowing irregular errors to compromise a possibly better outcome. It was almost a month and a half ago since they last played a great football match beating Angers 5-0. Bosz needs to find that energy to confront a formidable opponent in Rennes. Lyon's forward line has been in good spirits but has allowed 12 goals this term, their defending needs serious work. The Lyon coach doesn't have too many options to change the perspective of his defense but may choose a different formation for the Rennes match.
Lyon potential starting 11: Lopes, Gusto, Lukeba, Tagliafico, Lepenant, Tolisso, Tete, Lacazette, Toko Ekambi, Dembele.
Team News:
Rennes: Jeremy Doku, Baptiste Santamaria, and Warmed Omari are injured.
Lyon: Romain Faivre, and Julian Pollersbeck are missing with injuries.
Questions & Answers about Rennes vs Lyon
- When is the kick-off? – 14:00 BST, 15:00 CET
- Who has a better goal difference? – Rennes has a 20-9 goal difference compared to 17-12 for Lyon
- What was the score the last time they met? – Lyon 2-4 Rennes
