Lyon v Rennes result

Full-time · Lyon 2–3 Rennes

Ligue 1 · · Parc Olympique Lyonnais

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Lyon 2–3 Rennes — Rennes won this Ligue 1 match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Rennes won 3–2 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 on Friday 26 January.

Lyon have scored in seven consecutive matches.

The goals

Rennes led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Rennes: Martin Terrier (22’, assisted by Désiré Doué; 41’, assisted by Adrien Truffert) and Désiré Doué (36’, assisted by Baptiste Santamaría); Lyon: Henrique (57’) and A. Lacazette (78’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Lyon 0.93, Rennes 0.85, from 12 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Lyon: Clinton Mata (33’) and Ernest Nuamah (58’); Rennes: Baptiste Santamaría (7’) and Adrien Truffert (66’).

What it changes

Rennes are unbeaten in their last six matches. Rennes have scored in five consecutive matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Désiré Doué (Rennes) 10.0, Martin Terrier (Rennes) 8.2 and A. Lacazette (Lyon) 6.9 led the match.

Next up

Lyon next host Nice on 18 October 2026.

Rennes next travel to Paris FC on 18 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Lyon: Lyon v Nice, Sunday 18 October — the preview. Next for Rennes: Paris FC v Rennes, Sunday 18 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Lyon 2–3 Rennes · Ligue 1
  • Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais · Lyon
  • Referee: T. Léonard
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lyon 3 · draws 0 · Rennes 3 · 3.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lyon 4W 0D 1L · Rennes 3W 2D 0L

Lyon 2–3 Rennes (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.63 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 4.57
Corners
against 4.43 / 4 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.86 / 5.29
Shots on target
against 4.29 / 4 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 2.57
Cards
against 1.86 / 2.71 · 1 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 January 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 January 2024. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLyon for / againstLineRennes for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 4.43 against n 7
9.5standard
4.57 for · 4 against n 7
Shots
10 for · 11.86 against n 7
19.5standard
14.43 for · 11.71 against n 7
Shots on target
4.86 for · 4.29 against n 7
8.5standard
5.29 for · 4 against n 7
Fouls committed
11.14 for · 12.86 against n 7
21.5standard
11.14 for · 14.14 against n 7
Cards shown
1.71 for · 1.86 against n 7
3.5standard
2.57 for · 2.71 against n 7
Lyon
Lyon — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Alvero n 853.3
2.57/4
0.63/0
—
Mahamadou Diawara n 831.8
2.55/2
1.13/0
—
M. Sarr n 312
2.51/0
00/0
—
P. Akouokou n 841.9
2.45/3
1.14/0
—
Ernest Nuamah n 873.3
2.26/4
2.67/4
—
Lyon — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Lacazette n 882
2.28/3
1.86/3
Jeffinho n 827.9
25/0
1.23/0
Mama Baldé n 842.1
1.96/1
1.35/0
M. Fofana n 853.8
1.75/2
13/2
Diego Moreira n 845.1
1.74/3
0.52/0
Lyon — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Lacazette n 882
0.84/1
0.11/0
Jeffinho n 827.9
0.41/0
0.41/0
M. Fofana n 853.8
0.42/0
0.21/0
J. O'Brien n 882.5
0.31/1
0.11/0
R. Cherki n 876.8
0.11/0
0.32/0
Lyon — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
P. Akouokou n 841.9
5.18/6
Jeffinho n 827.9
3.65/2
Mahamadou Diawara n 831.8
2.85/3
N. Tagliafico n 886.1
2.67/4
M. Sarr n 312
2.51/0
Lyon — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Anthony Lopes n 889.6
3.56/5
Rennes
Rennes — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Assignon n 842.1
2.96/4
1.34/1
—
G. Doué n 855.4
2.46/4
0.42/0
—
A. Gouiri n 866.4
1.76/3
0.52/1
—
B. Yıldırım n 828.1
1.64/0
3.66/3
—
W. Omari n 884.4
1.56/4
0.43/0
—
Rennes — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Gouiri n 866.4
3.27/4
1.45/2
I. Salah n 821.4
2.13/1
1.12/0
D. Doué n 837.1
1.83/2
1.53/2
A. Kalimuendo n 868.1
1.75/2
0.83/2
B. Bourigeaud n 877
1.66/3
1.25/2
Rennes — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
F. Rieder n 832.9
0.72/0
0.31/0
B. Bourigeaud n 877
0.43/0
0.32/0
L. Blas n 830.8
0.72/0
00/0
I. Salah n 821.4
0.51/0
00/0
E. Le Fée n 877.9
00/0
0.43/0
Rennes — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Rieder n 832.9
3.86/4
B. Santamaría n 867
37/5
B. Yıldırım n 828.1
2.84/2
D. Doué n 837.1
2.74/3
E. Le Fée n 877.9
2.28/4
Rennes — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 21 January 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
G. Gallon n 886
4.86/6
S. Mandanda n 890
2.46/4

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LyonRennes
63%Possession37%
0.93Expected goals (xG)0.85
12Shots11
6Shots on target5
3Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Shots inside the box8
3Corners2
15Fouls12
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
2Saves4
611Passes356
86%Pass accuracy79%

Lyon player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Anthony Lopes9000000006.2
Clinton Mata90000003Y6.9
D. Lovren9000100106.6
J. O'Brien9000111006.9
C. Tolisso9000001006.9
A. Lacazette9010110207.3
A. Maitland-Niles8900100207.2
M. Caqueret7900220307.3
Mahamadou Diawara4500101106.9
M. Fofana4500000006
R. Cherki4500002107.3
Henrique sub4510222007.9
Ernest Nuamah sub45000001Y6.7
G. Orban sub4500000006.5
C. El Djebali sub1100000006.2
Mama Baldé sub10000000–

Rennes player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Mandanda9000000006.3
G. Doué9000101207
J. Belocian9000000306.7
A. Theate9000000207.2
Adrien Truffert90011024Y7.3
E. Le Fée9000002206.9
B. Santamaría90010013Y7.3
B. Bourigeaud7900002006.9
D. Doué7911112107.6
M. Terrier6720321008.2
A. Kalimuendo6300100006.7
Azor Matusiwa sub2700000006.3
B. Yıldırım sub2300000006.7
L. Blas sub1100220107.3
I. Salah sub1100000106.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Lyon v Rennes — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LyonWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
RennesDWWWD
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 1.6 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lyon 3 · 0 draws · Rennes 3 · 3.67 goals/game
  • 2023-11-12 Rennes 0–1 Lyon
  • 2023-04-09 Lyon 3–1 Rennes
  • 2022-10-16 Rennes 3–2 Lyon
  • 2022-03-13 Lyon 2–4 Rennes
  • 2021-11-07 Rennes 4–1 Lyon
  • 2021-03-03 Lyon 1–0 Rennes
League standing · 2023/24
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Lyon#6 pos53 pts34 pl-6 GD
Rennes#10 pos46 pts34 pl+7 GD
Goals per game
Lyon scored1.44
Rennes scored1.56
Lyon conceded1.62
Rennes conceded1.35

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Rennes?
In their last 6 meetings, Lyon won 3, Rennes won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lyon and Rennes?
Recent form — Lyon 4W 0D 1L; Rennes 3W 2D 0L.

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