Ligue 1 2025-2026: Rennes vs Lorient Prediction

Rennes

Home Team
56%
VS

Lorient

Away Team
22%
Draw: 23%
Over 2.5: 52%
Under 2.5: 48%
Goal: 58%
No Goal: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Lens 18 14 1 3 32 13 19 43
2 Paris SG 18 13 3 2 40 15 25 42
3 Marseille 18 11 2 5 41 19 22 35
4 Lyon 18 10 3 5 27 18 9 33
5 Lille 18 10 2 6 33 25 8 32
6 Rennes 18 8 7 3 30 25 5 31
7 Strasbourg 18 8 3 7 28 22 6 27
8 Toulouse 18 7 5 6 29 23 6 26
9 Monaco 18 7 2 9 28 33 -5 23
10 Brest 18 6 4 8 24 29 -5 22
11 Angers 18 6 4 8 20 25 -5 22
12 Lorient 18 5 7 6 23 30 -7 22
13 Paris FC 18 5 4 9 24 32 -8 19
14 Le Havre 18 4 7 7 16 24 -8 19
15 Nice 18 5 3 10 21 35 -14 18
16 Nantes 18 3 5 10 17 30 -13 14
17 Auxerre 18 3 3 12 14 28 -14 12
18 Metz 18 3 3 12 19 40 -21 12

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Rennes

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.36
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.20
# Clean Sheets: 2

Lorient

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.18
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.53
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Rennes and Lorient in Ligue 1 is predicted to lean in favor of the home side, with Rennes having a 56.0% probability of securing the victory. The game is expected to be lively with a high chance of over 2.5 goals being scored, at a probability of 52.0%. Currently, Rennes sits in 6th place, showcasing their competitive edge, while Lorient is positioned at 12th, indicating their recent struggles.

Match Analysis

Rennes has demonstrated a solid performance in their recent encounters. They managed to win two of their last three matches, defeating Lille and Brest, while drawing against Le Havre. This indicates a positive trend, especially considering their average of 2.6 goals scored per match in the last five matches, showcasing their offensive prowess. Furthermore, Rennes has been relatively sturdy defensively, with an average of 1.2 goals conceded and achieving two clean sheets in their recent games. On the other hand, Lorient's recent form has been less impressive. They have managed only one victory in their last three matches, triumphing over Monaco, but have drawn against Metz and Strasbourg. Lorient's struggles are evident in their lower scoring rate, averaging only 0.8 goals per game over the last five matches, while conceding an average of 1.4 goals. This disparity highlights the challenges they face in both offensive and defensive aspects.

Final Prediction

Rennes appears to have the upper hand in this matchup, with their recent form and scoring capability providing a significant advantage over Lorient. The key factor to watch will be Rennes' ability to maintain their offensive momentum and capitalize on Lorient's defensive vulnerabilities. Fans should be prepared for an exciting contest, with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities likely to unfold.