Lyon vs Rennes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Lyon vs Rennes Predictions
Rennes have a strong chance against Lyon and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -103 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.
Read on for our full Lyon vs Rennes betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Lyon meet Rennes at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 19 September.
Lyon played Paris FC away in their last Ligue 1 game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stade Jean Bouin. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team recorded 44% possession and had one shot on target.
Three days ago, Lyon travelled to Anderlecht and won 2-1 in the Europa League.
Rennes made it three consecutive wins after a 1-0 home success over Marseille at Roazhon Park. Les Rouge et Noirs recorded 49% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Adrien Thomasson on target with the winner early in the second half.
On Wednesday night, Rennes played out a 0-0 draw when visiting Sturm Graz in the Europa League.
H2H: 4-2 Lyon Win When Teams Last Clashed
It was a 4-2 home win for Lyon at Parc Olympique Lyonnais when they last played Rennes. The previous 10 games involving these sides have featured six Rennes wins and four Lyon triumphs.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Rennes |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 5 |  Lyon |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6:2 | 8 |
Lyon have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Paulo Fonseca's men have averaged 51.3% possession, 440.5 passes and 7.2 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 6.2 corners from 12.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
Top goalscorers Corentin Tolisso and Roman Yaremchuk have found the net 4 times, with Afonso Moreira scoring 2. Corentin Tolisso has the most assists with 4, while goalies Dominik Greif and Remy Descamps collectively have 3 clean sheets.
Rennes have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 16.4 attempts, 5.7 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. The Brittany outfit average 52.2% possession, 457.4 passes, 6.7 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts.
Esteban Lepaul is the leading goalscorer with 8, Mousa Tamari has 3, with Valentin Rongier and Breel Embolo getting 2. Sebastian Szymanski, Adrien Thomasson and Arnaud Nordin have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Brice Samba has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Ernest Nuamah, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Ikoma Lois Openda.
Rennes predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brice Samba (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Charlie Cresswell, Anthony Rouault, Mahamadou Nagida, Adrien Thomasson, Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara, Ludovic Blas, Esteban Lepaul, Issa Soumare.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll side with Rennes +0.25 for this Ligue 1 clash, with an attractive -103 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Rennes winning 1-0. Odds of +900 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Ernest Nuamah (OL) has covered the 1.5 shots total in three straight Ligue 1 games. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the -167 available.
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes) has been on the scoresheet in seven of his past ten Ligue 1 matches. 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 +120.
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Corners Prediction
Rennes have had over 4.5 corners in five consecutive away matches, with Lyon conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four home games. The Rennes Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -104.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Rennes with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, one or both teams not scoring as well as Ernest Nuamah (OL) to manage Over 1.5 shots.
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Lyon vs Rennes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 48% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +108 betting odds for Lyon winning this Ligue 1 clash. Rennes are seen as the most unlikely winner at +215.
You can back Lyon at -189 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Rennes are +128 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -217 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Favourite Esteban Lepaul is now available at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Ligue 1 matches only.
Lyon have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Rennes have recorded six victories and four defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Lyon beat Rennes 4-2 when they last met at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. In the previous 7 H2H games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon have four victories and Rennes three.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.10 | 1.80 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Rennes Away Stats |
6-0-4 | 4.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Ligue 1: 03/05 2026 Lyon 4 Rennes 2
- Ligue 1: 14/09 2025 Rennes 3 Lyon 1
- Ligue 1: 26/04 2025 Lyon 4 Rennes 1
- Ligue 1: 18/08 2024 Rennes 3 Lyon 0
- Ligue 1: 26/01 2024 Lyon 2 Rennes 3
- Ligue 1: 12/11 2023 Rennes 0 Lyon 1
- Ligue 1: 09/04 2023 Lyon 3 Rennes 1
- Ligue 1: 16/10 2022 Rennes 3 Lyon 2
- Ligue 1: 13/03 2022 Lyon 2 Rennes 4
- Ligue 1: 07/11 2021 Rennes 4 Lyon 1
Lyon League Stats
Rennes League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 13.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Ernest Nuamah (1), Felix Bacher (1), Ikoma Lois Openda (1)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Pavel Sulc (2), Corentin Tolisso (1), Ernest Nuamah (1)
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Lyon vs Rennes Lineups & Team News
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Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Lyon Player Stats & Squad
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Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lille | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 2 | Monaco | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Rennes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Paris FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 8 |
| 5 | Lyon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 8 |
| 6 | Strasbourg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | 7 |
| 7 | PSG | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 8 | Brest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 9 | Lorient | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 10 | Lens | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 4 |
| 11 | Angers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 12 | Troyes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 13 | Marseille | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 3 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:11 | 3 |
| 16 | Le Havre | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 17 | Toulouse | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 18 | Nice | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rennes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Lille | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Lyon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Marseille | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 8 | Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Auxerre | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Le Mans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 11 | Nice | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 12 | Lorient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 13 | Brest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 15 | Troyes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 16 | PSG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Angers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 18 | Toulouse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
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