Rennes v Lyon prediction
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Rennes v Lyon, Ligue 1, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Rennes host Lyon in Ligue 1 on Saturday 21 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).
Form and the table
Six of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Rennes have three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.83 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 0.67. Rennes have scored 38 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Rennes have conceded 24 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Eight of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Lyon have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 2.50 and conceding 1.50. Lyon have scored 42 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Lyon have conceded 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Rennes (third) and Lyon (seventh) are 10 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rennes the stronger side, 2 rating points above Lyon (Rennes 1755, Lyon 1753, after at least 328 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 December 2019, finished Lyon 0–1 Rennes.
Team news
Predicted Rennes XI (4-1-4-1): B. Samba, C. Cresswell, A. Rouault, A. Ait Boudlal, M. Nagida, V. Rongier, M. Camara, S. Szymański, A. Thomasson, D. Cissé, M. Tamari — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, F. Maouassa (3.7 per match over five appearances, one assist) and C. Grenier (3.1 per match over four appearances, one assist) have been Rennes’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Rennes (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), F. Maouassa averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 435 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances. C. Grenier averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 358 minutes.
Predicted Lyon XI (4-3-3): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, T. Morton, C. Tolisso, T. Tessmann, E. Nuamah, K. Nakamura, K. Boudache — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Depay (6.2 per match over six appearances, five goals) and H. Aouar (4.9 per match over seven appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Depay averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 484 minutes, with a shot in six of the last six appearances. H. Aouar averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 618 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Roazhon Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rennes 4 · draws 0 · Lyon 2 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Rennes 3W 0D 2L · Lyon 3W 0D 2L
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Rennes v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-12-15 Lyon 0–1 Rennes
- 2019-04-02 Lyon 2–3 Rennes
- 2019-03-29 Rennes 0–1 Lyon
- 2018-12-05 Lyon 0–2 Rennes
- 2018-02-11 Lyon 0–2 Rennes
- 2017-08-11 Rennes 1–2 Lyon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rennes and Lyon?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rennes won 4, Lyon won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rennes and Lyon?
- Recent form — Rennes 3W 0D 2L; Lyon 3W 0D 2L.
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