Lyon vs Rennes match preview & prediction

[Julio88]

The away team's most capable striker still hasn't been adequately replaced. Lyon enters this game with a five-game league unbeaten streak, including a victory over PSG in Paris last week. The home team is still optimistic that they might have to compete to get into some of Europe's tournaments, but they must win frequently to have a chance. Rennes is just shy of that threshold, but given their inconsistent season-long performances, anything might happen. Rennes prevailed in their season-opening head-to-head match, but for this prediction I'm going with the hot team, in this case the hosts.

 

[CR7]

Indeed, Rennes has struggled to replace M'Baye Niang in the striker position, which could hinder their ability to score goals in this match. On the other hand, Lyon has been in a great form recently, especially after their win against PSG, which could boost their confidence going into this match.

However, Rennes has shown glimpses of quality throughout the season, and they have the potential to perform well on any given day. Moreover, they won their previous encounter against Lyon, which could give them an edge in terms of mental strength.

It will be interesting to see how both teams approach this game, as a draw would not benefit either team in their quest for European qualification. Lyon will likely try to dominate possession and create attacking opportunities through their talented midfield, while Rennes might focus on counter-attacking and exploiting any gaps in the Lyon defence.

Overall, this match could go either way, but Lyon's recent form and home advantage might give them the edge to come out on top. However, it could be a tight game with few goals scored, and anything can happen in football, as we have seen many times before.

 

[Hannman]

Judging by the date it was posted, i think this was a match played during the second league of the French league campaign. Both team does not really seem like they are at their best form at that time. Over1.5 goals is the safest option