The Matchday 12 clash in Ligue 1 between Lille and Rennes will take place on November 23 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Lille vs. Rennes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Mathieu Vernice (France)
Matches – 5 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 40%.
Predicted lineups for Lille vs. Rennes
Lille (4-5-1): Lucas Chevalier – Aissa Mandi, Bafode Diakate, Alexsandro Ribeiro, Mitchel Bakker – Benjamin Andre, Ngalael Mukau, Edon Zhegrova, Ayoub Bouaddi, Mathias Fernandez-Pardo – Jonathan David.
Rennes (4-5-1): Steve Mandanda – Adrien Truffert, Alidu Seidu, Christopher Wooh, Lorenz Assignon – Baptiste Santamaria, Seidu, Jota, Glen Kamara, Ludovic Blas, Amine Gouiri – Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Each team's starting lineup is based on their last match in this tournament.
Lille
The club drew their last two matches in the French Championship, facing Lyon (1-1) and Nice (2-2). As a result, Lille's unbeaten run in Ligue 1 has extended to seven games (3 wins, 4 draws). The team is in the Champions League zone in the standings, occupying 4th place, trailing the leader by 10 points. Notably, at home this season in Ligue 1, the club has performed slightly worse, earning 8 points compared to 11 on the road.
- The team has scored at least twice in 5 of their last 7 league matches.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Lille's last 11 home games in the top French division.
- The club has not lost in 17 of their last 19 home matches in Ligue 1 (11 wins, 6 draws).
Rennes
The Bretons suffered two consecutive defeats in the championship against not the strongest opponents, losing to Auxerre (0-4) and Toulouse (0-2). As a result, Rennes dropped to 13th place in the Ligue 1 standings, with their lead over the playoff zone reduced to just one point. The club has a negative goal difference in the current championship – 13:18. Additionally, Rennes has been performing poorly away from home this season in Ligue 1, losing 4 out of 5 matches (1 draw).
Following the loss in the last round, the club's management appointed Argentine specialist Jorge Sampaoli as the new head coach.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 matches in the French Championship (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of the Bretons' last 8 away matches in this tournament.
- Rennes has conceded at least twice in 6 of their last 7 away games in Ligue 1.
Lille vs. Rennes: Match Prediction
The hosts had a challenging schedule before the international break. In their last four championship matches, they faced Monaco, Lens, Lyon, and Nice and remained unbeaten (1 win, 3 draws). Meanwhile, Lille's upcoming opponent lost their last two tournament matches to much weaker opponents – Auxerre and Toulouse. Lille should handle the struggling Bretons confidently.
Furthermore, Bruno Genesio's side hosts Rennes at home, where they traditionally perform strongly. The Bretons, in turn, struggle on the road. This trend continues this season, as the club has not won away. Moreover, Rennes' winless away streak in Ligue 1 now stands at six matches, five of which they lost, conceding at least twice. I don't think the new coach will be able to turn things around in such a short time, as this will be his first match in charge of the Bretons.
I believe the hosts will secure 3 points in the upcoming match. My prediction: Lille to Win
Lens
Marseille
AS Saint-Étienne
Montpellier
Reims
Lyon
Nantes
Le Havre
Auxerre
Angers
Nice
Strasbourg
