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Lyon vs Rennes: line-ups

Lyon 3 · 8 points
Rennes 2 · 10 points

Predicted line-ups Lyon vs Rennes

Lyon 4-3-2-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Lyon fielded on against Paris FC.

1 Greif
16 Abner
19 Niakhaté
20 Bacher
13 Athekame
8 Tolisso
23 Morton
2 Bidstrup
10 Šulc
7 Appiah
17 Openda

Last line-up for Lyon: Greif, Abner, Niakhaté, Bacher, Athekame, Tolisso, Morton, Bidstrup, Šulc, Appiah, Openda

Rennes 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Rennes fielded on against Marseille.

30 Samba
18 Nagida
24 Rouault
4 Cresswell
95 Frankowski
28 Thomasson
21 Rongier
45 Camara
90 Soumaré
9 Lepaul
10 Blas

Last line-up for Rennes: Samba, Nagida, Rouault, Cresswell, Frankowski, Thomasson, Rongier, Camara, Soumaré, Lepaul, Blas

Injuries and suspensions

Lyon

  • Adil Hamdani Not registered Unavailable
  • Julien Duranville Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Mohamed Ouédraogo Not registered Unavailable
  • Rémi Himbert Not registered Unavailable

Rennes

  • Arnaud Nordin Not registered Unavailable
  • Djaoui Cissé Not registered Unavailable
  • Gonçalo Oliveira Not registered Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Lyon vs Rennes?

2 players
  • Tyler Morton Lyon Likely to start Started 3 of 4 matches.
  • Charlie Cresswell Rennes Likely to start Started 4 of 4 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Lyon

  1. Zachary Athekame Defender 1 goals 1 assists
  2. Ikoma-Loïs Openda Forward 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Ernest Nuamah Appiah Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Felix Bacher Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Pavel Šulc Midfielder 0 goals 2 assists

Rennes

  1. Esteban Lepaul Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Adrien Thomasson Midfielder 1 goals 2 assists
  3. Przemysław Frankowski Defender 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Sebastian Szymański Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Valentin Rongier Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Lyon

Player Starts Min. Form
Zachary Athekame 4/4 360 excellent
Felix Bacher 4/4 356 strong
Mads Bidstrup 4/4 305 solid
Corentin Tolisso 3/4 291 solid
Tyler Morton 3/4 287 solid
Dominik Greif 3/3 270 excellent
Moussa Niakhaté 3/3 270 strong
Ikoma-Loïs Openda 3/3 255 solid

Rennes

Player Starts Min. Form
Charlie Cresswell 4/4 360 mixed
Esteban Lepaul 4/4 347 solid
Valentin Rongier 4/4 344 strong
Przemysław Frankowski 4/4 336 mixed
Adrien Thomasson 3/4 283 strong
Brice Samba 3/3 270 excellent
Mousa Tamari 3/4 255 solid
Sebastian Szymański 3/4 227 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.80 1.88
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Corners13.0

Team comparison

LYO home Per match REN away
2.00 Points 3.00
2.00 Goals for 2.00
1.00 Goals against 1.00
1.81 xG for 1.88
1.12 xG against 1.82
7.0 Corners 6.0
DW Home and away form W

Lyon vs Rennes: head-to-head record

34 previous meetings
13 Lyon 8 draws 13 Rennes
  • Goals per match2.79
  • Both teams scored59%
  • Over 2.5 goals47%
  • May 2026 Lyon 4 - 2 Rennes
  • Sep 2025 Rennes 3 - 1 Lyon
  • Apr 2025 Lyon 4 - 1 Rennes
  • Aug 2024 Rennes 3 - 0 Lyon
  • Jan 2024 Lyon 2 - 3 Rennes
  • Nov 2023 Rennes 0 - 1 Lyon
  • Apr 2023 Lyon 3 - 1 Rennes
  • Oct 2022 Rennes 3 - 2 Lyon
  • Mar 2022 Lyon 2 - 4 Rennes
  • Nov 2021 Rennes 4 - 1 Lyon

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Lyon vs Rennes be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Lyon against Rennes?

Lyon are without Adil Hamdani (not registered), Julien Duranville (muscle injury), Mohamed Ouédraogo (not registered) and Rémi Himbert (not registered).

Who is unavailable for Rennes against Lyon?

Rennes are without Arnaud Nordin (not registered), Djaoui Cissé (not registered) and Gonçalo Oliveira (not registered).

What formation do Lyon play?

Lyon have used a 4-3-2-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-2-1.

What formation do Rennes play?

Rennes have used a 4-3-3 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

How did the last meeting between Lyon and Rennes finish?

On 3 May 2026, Lyon vs Rennes finished 4-2.

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