Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Olympique Lyonnais vs Rennes in the Ligue 1. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Olympique Lyonnais vs Rennes
- Date: Sunday, 03 May 2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Groupama Stadium
Our predictions for Olympique Lyonnais vs Rennes
Match Prediction: Olympique Lyonnais 1-1 Rennes
Olympique Lyonnais come into this one with three straight league wins, but Rennes have matched that sort of momentum with four wins from their last five. The recent head-to-heads suggest both sides can land a blow, with each team having won two of the last five meetings and Rennes taking the most recent one. Lyon’s home advantage at Groupama Stadium could matter, yet Rennes have already shown they can travel well with wins at Strasbourg and Brest.
This looks set up for a competitive game rather than a one-sided one, especially with both teams arriving in decent scoring form. Lyon have kept one clean sheet in their last five league matches, while Rennes have scored in four of their last five and conceded in four as well. Match Prediction: Olympique Lyonnais 2-2 Rennes
Form Guide & Team Overview
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais have put together a strong run in the league, winning three matches in a row against Auxerre, Paris Saint Germain and Lorient. That sequence has followed a draw at Angers SCO and a home loss to Monaco, so the overall picture is improving after a mixed spell.
The recent results also show Lyon have been competitive in tighter games, edging Paris Saint Germain away from home and winning by a single goal against Auxerre. They have scored in four of their last five league matches, which gives them a decent platform going into this fixture.
Recent Ligue 1 Results:
- Win: 3-2 vs Auxerre (H)
- Win: 2-1 vs Paris Saint Germain (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Lorient (H)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Angers SCO (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Monaco (H)
Rennes
Rennes arrive in good shape too, with four wins from their last five league matches. They have beaten Nantes, Strasbourg, Angers SCO and Brest, with the only slip in that run being a goalless draw against Metz.
What stands out is that Rennes have been productive in front of goal, scoring at least twice in four of those five matches. They have also shown they can win both at home and away, which makes them a tricky side to oppose on current form.
Recent Ligue 1 Results:
- Win: 2-1 vs Nantes (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Strasbourg (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs Angers SCO (H)
- Win: 4-3 vs Brest (A)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Metz (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record points to a fairly even contest, with both sides winning two of the last five meetings and one draw not appearing in that sample. Rennes won the most recent clash 3-1 at home in September 2025, but Lyon responded strongly with a 4-1 home win in April 2025. The earlier results also show both teams have been capable of winning away from home, so there is no clear dominance in the matchup. That balance fits the current form lines and suggests another close game is likely.
Recent Ligue 1 Results
- Rennes 3-1 Olympique Lyonnais (14 Sep 2025)
- Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 Rennes (26 Apr 2025)
- Rennes 3-0 Olympique Lyonnais (18 Aug 2024)
- Olympique Lyonnais 2-3 Rennes (26 Jan 2024)
- Rennes 0-1 Olympique Lyonnais (12 Nov 2023)
Team News & Injury Report
Olympique Lyonnais
- Rémi Himbert (Ankle Injury)
Rennes
- Przemyslaw Frankowski (Muscle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Olympique Lyonnais (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Dominik Greif (Goalkeeper), Abner (Defender), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Defender), Clinton Mata (Defender), Moussa Niakhaté (Defender), Afonso Moreira (Midfielder), Endrick (Midfielder), Khalis Merah (Midfielder), Orel Mangala (Midfielder), Tyler Morton (Midfielder), Roman Yaremchuk (Attacker)
Olympique Lyonnais’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base through the middle, with Tyler Morton and Orel Mangala helping to screen the defence and keep the ball moving. Afonso Moreira and Roman Yaremchuk can then provide the main attacking threat, with the shape allowing Lyon to get support into the final third quickly.
Rennes (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Brice Samba (Goalkeeper), Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Defender), Alidu Seidu (Defender), Lilian Brassier (Defender), Quentin Merlin (Defender), Ludovic Blas (Midfielder), Mahdi Camara (Midfielder), Mousa Tamari (Midfielder), Valentin Rongier (Midfielder), Breel Embolo (Attacker), Estéban Lepaul (Attacker)
Rennes’s 4-4-2 gives them a straightforward structure, with the wide midfielders expected to support both the full-backs and the front two. That should suit Breel Embolo and Estéban Lepaul, who can work off each other and look to exploit space behind Lyon’s back line.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Roman Yaremchuk vs Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal: Yaremchuk’s movement against Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal’s defensive positioning could be important in deciding whether Lyon can turn pressure into chances.
- Afonso Moreira vs Ludovic Blas: Afonso Moreira’s ability to carry the ball forward may be tested by Ludovic Blas’s work in midfield, which could shape who controls the tempo.
- Roman Yaremchuk (Olympique Lyonnais): Roman Yaremchuk is key for Olympique Lyonnais because he is the central attacking reference in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the main player expected to finish chances.
- Breel Embolo (Rennes): Breel Embolo is key for Rennes because he leads the line in a 4-4-2 that has been scoring regularly, so his finishing could be decisive again.
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