Lyon v Rennes result
Team pages: Lyon · Rennes · Head-to-head
Lyon 2–3 Rennes — Rennes won this Ligue 1 match.
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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 January 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lyon for / against | Line | Rennes for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.57 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10 for · 11.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.43 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.86 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.29 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.14 for · 12.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.14 for · 14.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.71 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.57 for · 2.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Alvero n 8 | 53.3 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Mahamadou Diawara n 8 | 31.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
| M. Sarr n 3 | 12 | 2.5 | 0 | — |
| P. Akouokou n 8 | 41.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | — |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lacazette n 8 | 82 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 27.9 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Mama Baldé n 8 | 42.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 53.8 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Diego Moreira n 8 | 45.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lacazette n 8 | 82 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 27.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 53.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. O'Brien n 8 | 82.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| R. Cherki n 8 | 76.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Akouokou n 8 | 41.9 | 5.1 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 27.9 | 3.6 |
| Mahamadou Diawara n 8 | 31.8 | 2.8 |
| N. Tagliafico n 8 | 86.1 | 2.6 |
| M. Sarr n 3 | 12 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes n 8 | 89.6 | 3.5 |
Rennes
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Assignon n 8 | 42.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | — |
| G. Doué n 8 | 55.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 | — |
| A. Gouiri n 8 | 66.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | — |
| B. Yıldırım n 8 | 28.1 | 1.6 | 3.6 | — |
| W. Omari n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gouiri n 8 | 66.4 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| I. Salah n 8 | 21.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| D. Doué n 8 | 37.1 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| A. Kalimuendo n 8 | 68.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| B. Bourigeaud n 8 | 77 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Rieder n 8 | 32.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| B. Bourigeaud n 8 | 77 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| L. Blas n 8 | 30.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| I. Salah n 8 | 21.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 77.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Rieder n 8 | 32.9 | 3.8 |
| B. Santamaría n 8 | 67 | 3 |
| B. Yıldırım n 8 | 28.1 | 2.8 |
| D. Doué n 8 | 37.1 | 2.7 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 77.9 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Gallon n 8 | 86 | 4.8 |
| S. Mandanda n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
The day’s free picks, by email
Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.
Match statistics & details
| Lyon | Rennes | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 0.93 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.85 |
| 12 | Shots | 11 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 3 | Corners | 2 |
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 611 | Passes | 356 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 79% |
Lyon player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Clinton Mata | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| D. Lovren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. O'Brien | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Tolisso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Lacazette | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Maitland-Niles | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Caqueret | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Mahamadou Diawara | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Fofana | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| R. Cherki | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Henrique sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Ernest Nuamah sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| G. Orban sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. El Djebali sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Mama Baldé sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Rennes player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mandanda | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Doué | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Belocian | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Theate | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Adrien Truffert | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Y | 7.3 |
| E. Le Fée | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Santamaría | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| B. Bourigeaud | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Doué | 79 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Terrier | 67 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| A. Kalimuendo | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Azor Matusiwa sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Yıldırım sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Blas sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| I. Salah sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
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.)
- 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
The full post-match picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
Try Pro for £1.00 — the full match analysis£1.00 for 14 days, then £9.99/month. Cancel in the trial and pay nothing more.
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.
Today’s boards
Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.
This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error
How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.