The Matchday 22 clash in Ligue 1 between Rennes and Lille will take place on February 16 at Roazhon Park. Rennes vs. Lille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rennes
Under Habib Beye's guidance, Rennes triumphed over Saint-Etienne in their last away match (2-0). This marked the first time this season that Rennes secured back-to-back victories, having previously defeated Strasbourg 1-0 at home. These successful outcomes have elevated the club to 23 points and the 12th spot in the standings. Notably, Rennes has conceded only nine goals in home matches this Ligue 1 season, a record that stands unmatched.
- The club has remained unbeaten in 8 of their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1 (6 wins, 2 draws).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of the team's last 7 home league games.
- Rennes scored exactly one or two goals in 7 of their last 9 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-4-3)
Brice Samba – Christopher Wooh, Lilian Brassier, Jeremy Jacquet – Adrien Truffert, Jaouen Hadjam, Jordan James, Lorenz Assignon – Moussa Al-Tamari, Ludovic Blas, Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Midfielder Azor Matusiwa will miss the game due to injury.
Lille
In the last round, Bruno Genesio's side unexpectedly lost at home to Le Havre with a score of 1-2. This was Lille's second defeat in their last three league matches, following a 14-game unbeaten streak (6 wins, 8 draws). Additionally, the club has conceded more than one goal only six times this Ligue 1 season. Lille currently sits fifth in the standings with 35 points, just two points shy of the top four.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 away matches in Ligue 1 (2 wins, 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in 4 of the club's last 5 away league games.
- Lille has not conceded more than one goal in 12 of their last 15 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-5-1)
Lucas Chevalier – Gabriel Gudmundsson, Thomas Meunier, Aissa Mandi, Alessandro – Remy Cabella, Hakon Haraldsson, Benjamin Andre, Osame Sahraoui, Andre Gomes – Jonathan David.
Defender Tiago Santos and forwards Matias Fernandez Pardo and Edon Zhegrova will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Romain Lissorgue (France)
Matches – 9 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 33%.
Rennes vs. Lille: Match Prediction
Despite a challenging season, Rennes remains committed to their attacking style of play. At home, they score consistently, having failed to find the net only once in their last 21 home league matches. Moreover, in ten of these games, Rennes scored at least two goals.
Lille also favors an attacking approach, and scoring is rarely an issue, even in away games. Over their last 17 away Ligue 1 matches, the team failed to score in only four. However, Lille's defense is not the most reliable, conceding seven goals in their last five league games, with only one clean sheet.
I anticipate goals in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* The starting lineup for each team reflects their last match in this tournament.
