In the 31st round of Ligue 1, Olympique Lyon will host Stade Rennais at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 20:05. The match is crucial for both teams, as Lyon is aiming for an international cup start, while Rennes wants to stabilize in the midfield.
Team performance
Olympique Lyon:
Lyon are currently in 6th place with 51 points, just two points behind 4th-placed Lille. However, their form has been choppy in recent weeks, with a dramatic Europa League exit to Manchester United (7-6 on aggregate) followed by a 2-1 defeat to Saint-Étienne in the league. They are strong at home, however, and are unbeaten in their last five home matches, with four wins and one draw.
Stade Rennais:
Rennes are in 10th place with 38 points. Under Habib Beye, the team's form has improved, winning three of their last four league games, most recently a 2-1 victory over Nantes. They are also doing well away from home, winning four of their last five away games, with three clean sheets.
Important missing items
Lyon:
- Ernest Nuamah is definitely unavailable due to injury.
- Corentin Tolisso and Nemanja Matic are questionable, both suffering from minor injuries.
Rennes:
- Alidu Seidu is out with a knee injury.
- Ayanda Sishuba is absent due to a thigh injury.
Tactical analysis
Lyon (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Rémy Descamps
- Defense: Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico
- Midfield: Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann
- Forwards: Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada, Malick Fofana
- Forward: Georges Mikautadze
Rennes (3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: Brice Samba
- Defense: Jérémy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier
- Midfield: Lorenz Assignon, Seko Fofana, Djaoui Cissé, Azor Matusiwa, Adrien Truffert
- Forwards: Mousa Al-Tamari, Arnaud Kalimuendo
Weather conditions
The weather in Lyon during the match is expected to be pleasant, spring-like, with temperatures around 18°C and light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
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