Lyon vs Rennes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2025

Can Rennes Keep the Scores Close?

Rennes are capable of competing hard against Lyon. On this basis, we’ll wager the away team on the Asian Handicap +0.75 at -109, meaning that our stake is divided between 0.5 and +1.0.

Rennes Too Good for Lyon in Last H2H

Champions League hopefuls Lyon have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 on the road at Stade Geoffroy Guichard against Saint-Étienne. OL had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and two shots on target, while Tanner Tessmann scored the goal.

Rennes made it back-to-back victories after a 2-1 home win over Nantes at Roazhon Park. The Brittany side enjoyed 65% possession and had five shots on goal, while Adrien Truffert and Mohamed Meite found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rennes have won the last two encounters against Lyon. A 3-0 home victory at Roazhon Park followed a 3-2 away win at Groupama Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Rennes triumph six times, one draw and three Lyon wins.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Lyon	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	Rennes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Lyon have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Paulo Fonseca's team have averaged 59.6% possession, 565.5 passes and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Alexandre Lacazette is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze each have 5. Georges Mikautadze and Rayan Cherki are the leading assists makers with 5, while goalie Lucas Perri has kept 2 clean sheets.

Rennes have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.0% possession, 468.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Lorenz Assignon on 2, with Adrien Truffert and two others bagging 1. Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is top assists provider with 3, while Brice Samba and Steve Mandanda have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada, Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette.

Rennes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brice Samba (GK), Jeremy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier, Lorenz Assignon, Azor Matusiwa, Djaoui Cisse, Seko Fofana, Adrien Truffert, Mousa Tamari, Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga.

Lyon vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re sweet on Rennes +0.75 when it comes to the Asian Handicap at odds of -109. We’re hopeful that the underdogs are able to win or draw in this Ligue 1 encounter for a nice payout.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Lyon vs Rennes league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games against OL.

Rennes +0.75 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Lots of bettors wanting to back Rennes to cover the line will look to combine this pick in a Bet Builder. This provides you with the opportunity to secure a bigger price by featuring a number of selections.

Our Match Prediction

Rennes Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 1 - 1 Rennes

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Alexandre Lacazette Over 2.5 Shots -139

Alexandre Lacazette (OL) has recorded over 2.5 shots in three consecutive Ligue 1 home games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of -139 for this outcome.

Latest Alexandre Lacazette Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-114

First

+295

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Rayan Cherki to Score +260

Rayan Cherki (OL) has netted three goals in his past five Ligue 1 home games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +260.

Latest Rayan Cherki Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+650

Shots

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -150

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four straight Lyon home games, with an average of 8.30 corners in the previous ten Rennes away matches. We’re willing to wager the -150 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

10.30 5.00 5.30

Rennes

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

8.40 5.40 3.00

Away

8.30 4.20 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-135

Rennes Corners

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+115

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+540

2

+160

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Lyon vs Rennes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Lyon Win

With the bookies giving them a 61% probability of winning, Lyon might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -154 price of winning this Ligue 1 clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rennes are trading at +350.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Ligue 1 matches, with the football betting sites offering Lyon at -333 and Rennes are priced at +240 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+333.3

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+150

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-500

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

+103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+162.5

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Alexandre Lacazette Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is -114 available that Alexandre Lacazette finds the net, while he is available at +295 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

First

-114

Anytime

+295

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

First

+108

Anytime

+335

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes)

First

+163

Anytime

+440

Malick Fofana (OL)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Rayan Cherki (OL)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Thiago Almada (OL)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Kazeem Olaigbe (Rennes)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jordan James (Rennes)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jordan Veretout (OL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ismael Kone (Rennes)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Thiago Almada (OL)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Kazeem Olaigbe (Rennes)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Rayan Cherki (OL)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Malick Fofana (OL)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Jordan James (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Veretout (OL)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Lyon vs Rennes Lineups & Team News

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