Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Ernest Nuamah (Corentin Tolisso)
Quentin Merlin 16'
30' Ernest Nuamah (Pavel Šulc)
HT
48' Zachary Athekame
60' Pavel Šulc
↓ Arnaud Nordin ↑Mousa Al-Tamari 61'
↓ Boulaye Dia ↑Esteban Lepaul 61'
↓ Eliezer Mayenda ↑Ludovic Blas 62'
64' ↓ Pavel Šulc ↑Khalis Merah
↓ Przemysław Frankowski ↑Bryan Reynolds 73'
73' ↓ Ernest Nuamah ↑Kail Boudache
↓ Quentin Merlin ↑Mahamadou Nagida 73'
76' Corentin Tolisso (Zachary Athekame)
79' ↓ Loïs Openda ↑Keito Nakamura
79' ↓ Mads Bidstrup ↑Tanner Tessmann
79' ↓ Tyler Morton ↑Noah Teye Nartey
Valentin Rongier 81'
86' Zachary Athekame
90'+2 Noah Teye Nartey
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zachary Athekame 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Felix Bacher 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Moussa Niakhaté 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Abner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Tyler Morton 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ernest Nuamah 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.6
Rating
Corentin Tolisso 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Pavel Šulc 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Loïs Openda
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Rémy Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Ouedraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiliane Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Teye Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaïl Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keito Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Przemysław Frankowski 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Charlie Cresswell
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Quentin Merlin
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Valentin Rongier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Mahdi Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Thomasson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Arnaud Nordin
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Boulaye Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Nicolas Lemaître
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mahamadou Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Reynolds
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Szymański
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrick Do Marcolino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lepaul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mousa Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Lyon | 4 - 2 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 09/14/2025 | Rennes | 3 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 04/26/2025 | Lyon | 4 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 08/18/2024 | Rennes | 3 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 01/26/2024 | Lyon | 2 - 3 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 11/12/2023 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 04/09/2023 | Lyon | 3 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 10/16/2022 | Rennes | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/13/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 4 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 11/07/2021 | Rennes | 4 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
Lyon Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Lyon
Rennes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nuamah Masterclass Sparks Lyon’s Four-Goal Demolition of Rennes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A ruthless attacking display dismantled a direct European rival, proving Lyon's credentials at the top end of the table.
The Opening Salvo
The roar of the home faithful at the Groupama Stadium set the stage for an explosive encounter that immediately lived up to its billing. Lyon wasted zero time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock in just the seventh minute of play. Corentin Tolisso carved open the opposing defensive line with a masterful pass to find Ernest Nuamah, who finished with absolute clinical precision. Despite falling behind so early, Rennes actually edged possession throughout the first period, attempting to dictate the tempo through methodical passing networks. However, the sheer Intensity of the hosts' pressing traps meant the visitors were constantly vulnerable on the transition. The away side's build-up play looked tidy on the surface but fundamentally lacked the necessary bite in the final third.
The Defining Moment
The contest was definitively pulled out of reach right at the half-hour mark. Pavel Šulc delivered a beautifully weighted ball into the penalty area for Nuamah, who ruthlessly grabbed his brace and effectively shattered the visitors' resolve. Rennes desperately attempted to force their way back into the match by piling on heavy corner pressure—eventually racking up eight set-pieces to the hosts' three. Unfortunately for them, they encountered an absolute brick wall in the shape of D. Greif. The commanding goalkeeper produced four crucial saves, showcasing incredible reflexes to extinguish any lingering hope of a sudden comeback. The high Stakes in this pivotal early-season battle for European positioning clearly galvanised the home side, while completely overwhelming their disjointed opponents.
The Emphatic Finish
Any semblance of tactical Balance completely evaporated immediately after the interval. Just three minutes into the second half, Zachary Athekame lashed home a third goal to transform a comfortable lead into an outright humiliation. A remarkable barrage of 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a frantic shooting gallery, yet only one team possessed a genuine killer instinct in front of goal. Tolisso capped off a truly magnificent individual performance by driving in the fourth and final goal in the 76th minute, directly benefiting from a precise Athekame assist. This emphatic result raises serious questions about the visitors' defensive fragility, while simultaneously launching the triumphant hosts firmly into the upper echelons of the league table.
Key Questions
What made E. Nuamah the Man of the Match?
Nuamah was devastating in the final third, scoring a brilliant early brace to permanently shift the tactical momentum entirely in his team's favour.
What does this mean for Lyon's season?
This dominant four-goal victory propels them firmly into the European qualification spots, sending a strong warning to their direct rivals in the upper half of the table.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Unbeaten Heavyweights Collide in Lyon
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. This early-season six-pointer serves as a genuine acid test for two sides harbouring serious title aspirations.
The Setup
The atmosphere at Groupama Stadium will be electric as third-placed Lyon welcome second-placed Rennes. With the hosts sitting on eight points and the visitors on ten, this fixture carries a maximum Stakes rating, highlighting its sheer importance in the developing title race. An exceptionally high Balance score underscores just how evenly matched these undefeated heavyweights are. While Rennes bring a slightly superior Form rating into the clash after three wins from four, Lyon's home advantage levels the playing field. Both managers will be looking to their respective Stars to find that elusive moment of magic in a match defined by fine margins.
Key Battle
The dynamic running of Lyon's E. Nuamah against the formidable presence of Rennes goalkeeper Brice Samba is where this game will be won or lost. Nuamah has the quality to unlock stubborn backlines, but beating a keeper of Samba's calibre requires absolute precision.
Our Prediction
Although the home side enters as slight favourites, there is too much quality across both starting elevens to suggest a blowout. Our take is a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with neither side willing to surrender their unbeaten start to the campaign.