Rennes vs Lyon AI Prediction 18 August 2024

Match Analysis: Rennes vs Lyon

Date and time: 18 Aug 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Benoit Millot
Stadium: Roazhon Park
Location: Rennes, France

Rennes

Recent Form:
– Rennes 1-0 Werder Bremen (Club Friendlies)
– Rennes 1-1 Werder Bremen (Club Friendlies)
– Rennes 2-0 Real Sociedad (Club Friendlies)
– Guingamp 3-0 Rennes (Club Friendlies)
– Angers 1-2 Rennes (Club Friendlies)

Predicted Formation: 4-4-2
Key Players:
– Amine Gouiri (Forward, 10)
– Ludovic Blas (Forward, 11)
– Benjamin Bourigeaud (Midfielder, 14)

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Lyon

Recent Form:
– Arsenal 2-0 Lyon (Club Friendlies)
– Union Berlin 0-4 Lyon (Club Friendlies)
– Lyon 0-0 Torino (Club Friendlies)
– St. Pauli 1-0 Lyon (Club Friendlies)
– WSG Tirol 2-3 Lyon (Club Friendlies)

Predicted Formation: 4-3-3
Key Players:
– Saïd Benrahma (Forward, 17)
– Georges Mikautadze (Forward, 69)
– Corentin Tolisso (Midfielder, 8)

Head-to-Head (H2H) Recent Matches:

– Lyon 2-3 Rennes (26 Jan 2024, Ligue 1)
– Rennes 0-1 Lyon (12 Nov 2023, Ligue 1)
– Lyon 3-1 Rennes (9 Apr 2023, Ligue 1)
– Rennes 3-2 Lyon (16 Oct 2022, Ligue 1)
– Lyon 2-4 Rennes (13 Mar 2022, Ligue 1)

Strengths and Considerations:

Rennes:
– Strong recent form in pre-season friendlies, particularly in attack.
– Home advantage at Roazhon Park.
– Defensive solidity will be key to handle Lyon’s potent attack.

Lyon:
– Mixed results but a significant win against Union Berlin suggests potential.
– Strong attacking lineup, bolstered by new signings like Georges Mikautadze.
– Historical competitive nature in head-to-head matches.

Weather and Other Considerations:

– Favorable weather conditions expected in Rennes which should support an open play.
– Both teams have strong attacking aptitudes, which could lead to an exciting match.

Prediction:

Given the form, squad quality, and recent head-to-head history, a closely contested match is likely. Rennes’s home advantage and superior pre-season form might give them a slight edge.

End Result: Rennes win

Predicted Score: Rennes 2-1 Lyon

Potential Goalscorers:
– Amine Gouiri (Rennes)
– Ludovic Blas (Rennes)
– Georges Mikautadze (Lyon)

This analysis is based on available data and recent performance trends. Predictions are educated guesses and football matches can be unpredictable.

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