Lyon vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 26/01/2024, 06:46  by Daniel Ngulu in Ligue 1 Predictions

Rennes will travel to Lyon for the next round of Ligue 1 fixtures seeking to avenge their 1-0 home loss in November. Lyon haven't moved much since their win over Rennes, this game finding them 16th, six places behind Rennes. After 18 matches, Lyon are on 16 points, just two above the automatic relegation spots. Their recent good league run that had three straight wins was halted last time out in a 3-1 loss to Le Havre. That defeat also marked an end to their three straight clean sheets in the league. Lyon are however coming from a 2-1 away win at Bergerac in the French Cup, extending their fine scoring run. They’ve scored in each of their last six games and will hope to extend the same here. Having beaten Rennes earlier this season, Lyon will be gunning for a double and a third straight win over Rennes. They also have straight wins and clean sheets in their last two home games.

Rennes came from a goal down to draw Marseille before beating them on post-match penalties in the French Cup. Though labored, they will cherish the fact that they downed one of the top sides in France. It was sweet revenge after their 2-0 loss to Marseille in December. Focus now shifts right back to the league where they seek to rise into the top half. Tenth placed Rennes have managed 22 points from their opening 18 matches, seven below the European slots. A five-game unbeaten run coming into this game will surely boost their confidence. In that period, Rennes have posted three wins inside regular time, and managed three clean sheets too. They’ve also managed straight wins in the last two away matches and are unbeaten in three on the road.