Lyon vs Rennes prediction 26.04.2025 | Ligue 1

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025
• Kickoff: 20:05 UK / 21:05 CEST
• Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon)

With only four rounds left, we are entering into the deciding Ligue 1 phase. Lyon are sixth on the table, but with only four points fewer than the second-placed, Marseille, so every point could be crucial in a fight for a place in the Champions League. The previous weeks were tough for the team from Lyon, especially the devastating elimination from the Europa League quarterfinal against Manchester United. Last weekend, Lyon lost 2-1 on the road against St. Etienne. Lyon weren't on the highest level in that game, but they had almost a whole week to prepare for the match against Rennes and return on the right track. 

Rennes will finish the 2025/26 season as a mid-table team, as they can't move much up or down in the final four rounds. However, Rennes' level is still very good as they won three of the last four matches. In the previous game, Habib Beye's team won 2-1 at home against Nantes. The home side finished that game with xG of 2.77, while the guests had only 0.68, so anything except Rennes' victory would be unfair. 

Lyon vs Rennes pick: Over 2.5 goals

Both these teams are high-scoring. Lyon scored 20 goals in the last eight matches, while Rennes scored 10 goals in the previous four games. We should expect three or more goals in the upcoming tie at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.