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Lille face off with Rennes in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this Sunday. Lille are enjoying a strong start to their campaign, and sit in fourth place. Rennes, meanwhile, have found things tougher and are down in 13th position.
So which of these two sides will come out on top this weekend?
Lille vs Rennes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- While the last two meetings between Lille and Rennes have ended in 2-2 draws, it's safe to say that Les Dogues have the edge overall. They have not lost to Rennes since 2018, although you do have to go back to 2020 to find their last home win against them.
- Lille are now riding a seven-game unbeaten streak, and have not lost a match since their defeat to Saint-Etienne in September. They have also only lost one match at home this season, to reigning champions Paris St. Germain.
- Despite this, Lille fans would've been frustrated with their last match before the recent international break. They drew 2-2 with Nice after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser.
- In contrast, Rennes are coming into this game off back-to-back losses, most recently falling at home to Toulouse. More worryingly, they have also failed to score a single goal in November, and are amongst Ligue 1's lowest-scoring sides with 13.
- Lille's good form this season has also spread into their UEFA Champions League campaign. They have beaten both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and most recently secured a 1-1 draw with Juventus.
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Lille vs Rennes Prediction
Despite Rennes hoping for a 'new manager bounce' with Jorge Sampaoli at the helm, this game is likely to be a very tricky one for them.
Not only do Lille have the home advantage, but they've been on excellent form recently - late equalizer from Nice notwithstanding - and should come into this game full of confidence.
Rennes will be a dangerous underdog here as their squad is much better than their recent performances have suggested. However, it's still hard to look past a win for Les Dogues in this game.
Prediction: Lille 2-1 Rennes
Lille vs Rennes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lille to win.
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in the last six meetings between Lille and Rennes).
Tip 3: Game to feature more than 2.5 goals - Yes (Lille have seen more than 2.5 goals in five of their last six games with Rennes).
