Rennes vs Lyon tips and predictions: Back Lacazette to continue fine form in open contest
Alexandre Lacazette scores for Lyon
Lyon will welcome Rennes to Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Friday night to kickstart round 19 in Ligue 1 (2000 GMT).
Points are crucial for both teams in this match. Lyon is currently in the relegation zone, while Rennes find themselves far from the European zone and sitting mid-table.
Lyon remains entrenched in the lower echelons of Ligue 1, languishing near the bottom of the standings.
After four wins on the spin, OL reverted to type and lost 1-3 to Le Havre. They blew a lead in that match and picked up two red cards.
In their last game, Lyon managed to qualify for the round of 16 in the French Cup with a 2-1 win away against Bergerac.
In high spirits, Rennes are coming off the back of an impressive performance in the French Cup last weekend.
They successfully secured a spot in the round of 16 after an intense penalty shootout victory over Marseille.
Rennes experienced a sluggish start to their league campaign but did secure second place in their Europa League group and will now face a formidable opponent in AC Milan.
Rennes’ convincing 2-0 victory over second-place Nice at Roazhon Park marked their best result of the season to date.
After 18 rounds in Ligue 1, Rennes has only managed one win in eight away games. With five wins, seven draws, and six defeats, they currently sit in 10th place with 22 points.
The games between the two teams usually offer plenty of goals.
Lyon won the reverse fixture 1-0 but their last trip to Roazhon Park resulted in a 3-1 win and there have been over 2.5 goals in four of five meetings.
Alexandre Lacazette has been a huge part of Lyon’s recent revival with six goals in five matches and eight in 15 this season.
Key stats
- There have been over 2.5 goals in four of five meetings
- Both teams have scored in four of five meetings
- This fixture has produced a winner in each of the last five meetings
- Lyon haven’t drawn a game since November 5
- Rennes are undefeated in five matches
