Lyon vs Rennes Predictions

• Eight of the last nine head-to-heads have gone over 2.5 goals
• Lyon have drawn five of their last ten games in all competitions
• Seven of the last nine Ligue 1 meetings between these sides have seen both teams find the net

Battle for Europe intensifying

Lyon and Rennes face off in a crucial clash in the race for a Champions League spot in Ligue 1 and it should be a high-scoring affair between two of the main European contenders.

Lyon come into this clash a point clear of the visitors, clinging on to third spot having won three on the spin including a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile Rennes have been in fine form too with four victories on the spin and eight from their last ten outings, one of a number of teams who are queuing up for a crack at Lyon for the third Champions League spot.

High-scoring affair fancied

The away side have been involved in some high-scoring affairs as of late and it should be no different in this clash, which could devolve into a real end-to-end affair.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Rennes’ last eight away games and Lyon are no strangers to an entertaining outing.

Eight of the last nine meetings between these two teams have gone over 2.5 goals and this is fancied to do so again, with both teams likely to trade blows throughout.

Considering the strong form of both teams and the fact that Lyon have drawn five of their last ten games in all competitions, a 2-2 stalemate looks a solid bet.