Lyon vs Rennes prediction & probabilities (2026-09-19)

Ligue 1

Lyon vs Rennes Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-09-19 · 19:45
Over / Under 2.5 Goals58.7%Over 2.5 goals
Best predictionOver 2.5 goals · 58.7%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
59%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 2.5 goals at 58.7%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Lyon have averaged 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded, Rennes 1.8 and 1.6 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 58.7% for over 2.5 and 81.3% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 4.6 goals a game. Lyon have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last 5, Rennes in 4 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

★ ModelOver 2.558.7%

Under 2.541.3%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 94.7% 5.3%
1.5 goals 81.3% 18.7%
2.5 goals 58.7% 41.3%
3.5 goals 36.4% 63.7%
4.5 goals 19.3% 80.7%
5.5 goals 8.9% 91.1%

Team goal lines

Lyon over 0.5

81.7%

Lyon over 1.5

50.6%

Lyon over 2.5

24.3%

Rennes over 0.5

74.1%

Rennes over 1.5

39.1%

Rennes over 2.5

15.4%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 74.1% 25.9%
1.5 goals 39.1% 60.9%
2.5 goals 15.5% 84.5%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 82.1% 17.9%
1.5 goals 51.3% 48.7%
2.5 goals 24.8% 75.2%

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

5.3%

0

13.4%

1

22.6%

2

22.4%

3

17.1%

4

18.2%

5+

In-depth analysis

46.5%Favoured: Lyon
61.0%Both Teams to Score
58.7%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 58.7% for three or more goals and 81.3% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Lyon favoured at 46.5%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 58.7% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects an open, higher-tempo game from the 58.7% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutLyon are the model’s pick on the result at 46.5%, game state shapes how this market plays out.

Match outlook

Lyon46.5%

Draw24.3%

Rennes29.1%

The model leans Lyon to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

K

Keito NakamuraLyon · 2.9 shots/90
To score 30.5%

E

Esteban LepaulRennes · 2.75 shots/90
To score 39.4%

This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

LyonLWDWD
RennesLDWWW

Last 5 meetings: Lyon 2 · 0 draws · Rennes 3 · 4.6 goals/game.

Recent trends

LyonBTTS 2/5Over 2.5 2/5
RennesBTTS 4/5Over 2.5 4/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Lyon vs Rennes?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 58.7% for Lyon vs Rennes.

Will there be a first-half goal in Lyon vs Rennes?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 74.1%.

How often have Lyon gone over 2.5 recently?
Lyon have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last 5, Rennes in 4 of 5.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,462Matches graded

In 18,267 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 54.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 15 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 55.1%✓ 59.3%✗ 56.2%✓ 50.8%✓ 56.8%✗ 52.6%✗ 55.1%✗ 62.7%✗ 65.6%✓ 51.3%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Leeds vs Newcastle2026-09-14Over 55.1%Hit
Villarreal vs Betis2026-09-14Over 59.3%Hit
Como vs Parma2026-09-14Under 56.2%Miss
Torino vs Roma2026-09-14Under 50.8%Hit
Inter vs Udinese2026-09-14Over 56.8%Hit

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