Two in-form sides, one massive prize — a top-four finish in Ligue 1. Lyon host Rennes at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday, May 3 (18:45 UTC), and with only a single point separating them in the table, this is as high-stakes as it gets. If you love drama, goals, and a winner-takes-all mentality — pull up a chair.
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Lyon vs Rennes Match info at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Lyon vs Rennes — Ligue 1 2025/26 |
| Date & time | Sunday, 3 May 2026 — 18:45 UTC |
| Venue | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
| Standings | Lyon 4th (57 pts) | Rennes 5th (56 pts) |
| Last meeting | Rennes 3–1 Lyon (Sep 14, 2025) |
| H2H all-time | Lyon 46W — 27D — 42W Rennes (115 games) |
| TV (UK) | Prime Video |
| TV (USA) | beIN Sport USA / beIN Sport USA Español |
| TV (Canada) | beIN Sport Canada / beIN Sport Canada Español |
| Streaming | FotMob live score | OneFootball PPV (Ireland) |
🔥 Form & key stats
Lyon are riding a three-match Ligue 1 winning streak, including a memorable 2–1 scalp against PSG. At home this season they’ve won 73% of their league games — a formidable record. Our earlier preview noted that Roman Yaremchuk bagged a brace last week, with Corentin Tolisso also on the scoresheet.
Rennes, meanwhile, are equally dangerous. Franck Haise’s side have won their last four Ligue 1 matches — including four on the bounce away from home, a feat only bettered on the road by Lille and PSG. Estéban Lepaul leads the entire division with 18 league goals, making him the most dangerous attacker on the pitch.
History adds intrigue: over 2.5 goals have been scored in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head clashes — expect fireworks.
🏥 Injuries & team news
| Team | Absentees |
|---|---|
| Lyon | Malick Fofana (ankle), Rémi Himbert (ankle), Ernest Nuamah (cruciate), Orel Mangala (knock) |
| Rennes | Przemyslaw Frankowski (muscle, doubt), Jeremy Jacquet (shoulder, doubt) |
📝 Predicted lineups
Lyon (4-4-2)
Greif; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner; Tessmann, Morton; Endrick, Tolisso, Moreira; Yaremchuk
Rennes (4-2-3-1)
Samba; Seidu, Brassier, Ait Boudlal, Merlin; Blas, Rongier; Camara, Al-Tamari, Embolo; Lepaul
🎯 Prediction
Both teams are flying and separated by just one point — it’s razor-thin. Lyon’s Groupama fortress and home advantage tips the balance slightly, but Rennes’ blistering away form and the threat of Lepaul make an away win very plausible. Prediction: Lyon 2–1 Rennes — a narrow home win in a goal-filled thriller.
For more Ligue 1 coverage, visit our TechnoSports football hub and check the full Lyon vs Rennes deep-dive for betting odds and detailed tactical analysis.
FAQs
Where can I watch Lyon vs Rennes live?
In the UK on Prime Video; in the USA on beIN Sport USA; in Canada on beIN Sport Canada. Fans in Ireland can use Amazon Prime Video or OneFootball PPV. Live scores are available free on FotMob. Outside your home country, a VPN such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN can bypass geo-restrictions.
Who is the key player to watch in Lyon vs Rennes?
Keep your eyes on Estéban Lepaul of Rennes — the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 18 goals. For Lyon, Roman Yaremchuk is the man in form after his brace last weekend. Whichever of these two fires could decide the match.
