Lyon’s struggles in Ligue 1 continued during round No. 18, with a 3-1 away loss to Le Havre. The good news is Lyon’s head-to-head record against Rennes.
Les Gones won their last two games versus Rennes in Ligue 1 and are aiming to make it three straight.
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On Friday night, Rennes will visit Lyon in a must-win match for both clubs. Lyon, fresh off their loss to Le Havre, are 16th in the division and occupying the relegation-playoff position.
Lyon were in good form before last weekend’s loss to Le Havre. They had won three straight matches, however, just two points separate them from 17th-place Clermont Foot.
Rennes are 10th in the standings and having a slightly off season. However, the Red and Black are on a two-game winning streak in Ligue 1. Nine points currently separate Rennes from the top five in France’s top flight.
As previously mentioned, Lyon won their last two games versus Rennes. Les Gones will hope the trend continues and produces a win on Friday night.
Earlier this season, Lyon claimed a 1-0 win thanks to a Jake O’Brien goal in the second half. Rennes’ Guela Doue was sent off in the fifth minute of the match, which handed Lyon an advantage for over 85 minutes.
Lyon are playing well at the Groupama Stadium. They won their last two fixtures at home, keeping back-to-back clean sheets. Lyon scored four goals in those two games.
Rennes went unbeaten in their last two matches on the road. A nil-nil draw with Toulouse was followed by a 3-1 victory over Clermont Foot.
Manager Pierre Sage will be without Ernest Nuamah and Mama Balde due to the players being at the Africa Cup of Nations. Defender Duje Caleta-Car will miss the match due to a suspension.
Lyon are linked with a loan deal for striker Karim Benzema, according to reports. Benzema is unhappy with his club in Saudi Arabia.
Rennes manager Julien Stephen will be without Chris Wooh. He is away at the AFCON tournament. Warmed Omari will miss the game due to an accumulation of cards.
Forward Amine Gouiri is ruled out with a knee injury. Midfielder Nemanja Matic will miss the fixture due to a muscle injury.
Our AI prediction for Lyon versus Rennes is for the latter to stay unbeaten against the former.
However, this time, Rennes should get a point versus Lyon. Our prediction is for a 1-1 draw between Lyon and Rennes.