Ligue 1 Regular Season - 6
Rennes 0 - 0 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' ↓ D. Cisse ↑M. Tamari
Adrien Thomasson 40'
HT
↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui 61'
↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana 61'
62' Mahdi Camara
62' ↓ B. Embolo ↑M. Meite
62' ↓ L. Blas ↑N. Mukiele
↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid 78'
80' ↓ Q. Merlin ↑M. Nagida
85' Mahamadou Nagida
90'+2 Jérémy Jacquet
Morgan Guilavogui 90'+3
Florian Sotoca Bench
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
B. Samba 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
A. Seidu 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
62%
pass acc
J. Jacquet 
MAGNET
94
activity
94
activity
74
passes
20
duels
A. Rouault
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
78%
pass acc
Midfielders
L. Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
62
total mins
62
entry
M. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
D. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
29
entry
S. Fofana
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
43%
pass acc
Q. Merlin
LATE SHIFT
10
late mins
10
late mins
80
total mins
80
entry
BENCH
M. Silistrie 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
L. Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
P. Frankowski
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
H. Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
V. Rongier
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
N. Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
total mins
Started
entry
M. Tamari 
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Midfielders
R. Aguilar 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
M. Sangare 
ENFORCER
8
tackles
8
tackles
12
Duels Won
80%
win %
A. Thomasson
ENFORCER
9
tackles
9
tackles
15
Duels Won
71%
win %
M. Udol
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
F. Thauvin
ARCHITECT
7
key passes
7
key passes
0
assists
26%
pass acc
W. Said
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
O. Edouard
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
BENCH
R. Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Jhoanner Chavez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
I. Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/09/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 12/05/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 20/08/2023 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/04/2023 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 27/08/2022 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 08/01/2022 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 08/08/2021 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 06/02/2021 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Rennes Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Roazhon Park: Tactical Chaos Smothers the Balance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A first-minute red card transformed this six-pointer into a defensive battle where Rennes dominated without converting.
The Stakes Shattered in Sixty Seconds
Lens arrived at Rennes with clear ambitions: consolidate 7th place. Then Jonathan Gradit destroyed the script with a professional foul in the 1st minute. The immediate red transformed intensity into tactical chaos. Rennes, numerically superior, found their attacking rhythm suffocated by the very advantage they possessed.
Rennes' Dominance Strangled by Disorder
With 67% possession and 14 shots (just 2 on target), Rennes imposed their tempo at Roazhon Park. Anthony Rouault and Jérémy Jacquet orchestrated a flawless defensive display, each contributing 2 key passes from the back line. The balance tilted decisively toward Rennes, yet 27 combined shots for just 4 on target exposed collective bluntness in the final third. An xG of 1.19 versus Lens' 1.04 told the story: chances existed, finishing did not.
Lens Survives, Rennes Falters
Down to ten men, Lens retreated into a defensive fortress. Their 9 fouls versus Rennes' 16, their 4 corners against 8—everything screamed survival mode. Yet this resistance frustrated the hosts. Twelve total corners and relentless pressure failed to breach the dam. The 0-0 final whistle was cruel: Rennes controlled, Lens endured. For Rennes (2W-3D-1L, 9 pts), it's a title race setback. For Lens (3W-1D-2L, 10 pts), it's a stolen point forged in adversity.
Key Questions
How did Gradit's red card impact the match?
The 1st-minute expulsion handed Rennes numerical superiority but rigidified their attacking shape. Lens retreated defensively, suffocating Rennes' forward momentum entirely.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
A Pivotal Moment in the Title Race
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. This crunch match will determine if Lens's dominant lead is sustainable or if Rennes can dismantle the league leaders' perfect momentum.
The Setup
Ligue 1 leaders Lens travel to Roazhon Park on September 28, 2025, boasting a formidable Form that includes five straight victories. With 34 points from 15 games, they have established themselves as the team to beat. However, Rennes has shaken off an inconsistent start, securing four wins in their last five outings to climb to 6th. The Stakes couldn't be higher; a win for the home side would breathe new life into the chasing pack, while a Lens victory would further cement their status as title favorites. With Stars like A. Kalimuendo leading the line, the home side possesses the clinical edge required to challenge the league's best defense.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this contest lies in the duel between Quentin Merlin and Wesley Saïd. Merlin has been a standout performer for the home side, providing a 7.5 average rating and vital defensive Balance. He will be tasked with neutralizing Saïd, who has been lethal in transition. The visitors will also rely on the shot-stopping ability of Robin Risser, who has already racked up 15 saves this season, to deny a Rennes attack anchored by goalkeeper Brice Samba at the other end.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side wants to blink first. Lens will look to utilize their superior defensive organization, while Rennes will attempt to exploit the wide areas through Merlin. While Lens has the momentum, the home advantage at Roazhon Park often levels the playing field in these high-magnitude encounters. We predict a 1-1 draw, with both teams finding the net in a high-quality tactical stalemate.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, it is a high-stakes meeting between the league leaders and a surging top-six contender.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result in this balanced tactical battle.
Where are Rennes and Lens in the league table?
Lens is currently 1st (34 pts) and Rennes is 6th (24 pts) after 15 matches.
What is Rennes's current form?
Rennes is in strong form, having won four of their last five matches (LWWWW).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Wesley Saïd is the man in form with 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 matches.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.