Lyon vs Rennes

Lyon enters this match after a successful period, remaining unbeaten in their newest four listed matches. Their recent run includes a goalless draw against Paris FC on 12 September and a 2:1 victory over Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League on 16 September. Over the matches where statistics are on record, Malick Fofana has been their top goals-and-assists player with two goals over the listed matches, while Dominik Greif has recorded 11 saves and four goals conceded in three matches. The best-rated over the listed matches was Ernest Nuamah. Rennes is also in good form, having avoided defeat in their newest five listed matches. This includes a 1:0 win against Marseille on 11 September and a goalless draw with Sturm Graz on 16 September. E. Lepaul leads their goal tally with three goals over the listed matches, while B. Samba has made 10 saves and conceded two goals in three matches; B. Samba was also the best-rated over the listed matches.

The recent history between these sides is balanced, with two wins apiece in their four previous meetings. Lyon secured a 4:2 win in their last encounter on 3 May, while Rennes won 3:1 in their previous meeting on 14 September last year.

• Lyon is without A. Hamdani, who is in doubt for the fixture.
• Lyon has held clearly more of the ball over the listed matches, while Rennes has been about even on the ball.
• Lyon's Malick Fofana has scored two goals over the listed matches.
• Rennes's E. Lepaul has contributed three goals over the listed matches.
• Lyon has scored five goals in the second half of their listed matches, while Rennes has scored four goals in the first half of theirs.

Both sides arrive in solid form, with neither having tasted defeat in their most recent outings. Lyon's defensive organisation, anchored by Dominik Greif's 11 saves over the listed matches, will be tested by the attacking output of E. Lepaul, who has three goals over the listed matches for Rennes. While the recent head-to-head record is split, Lyon's stronger defensive record in the current campaign gives them a slight edge on paper for this encounter.