Lens vs Rennes Prediction 7 February 2026
🔊 Will Lens continue their title challenge? In the 21st round of Ligue 1, the Blood and Gold will host Rennes. The head-to-head history clearly favors the home side, and bookmakers have them as the favorites. Can Rennes respond in any way? Find a detailed analysis and prediction for this match in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lens have a strong track record against Rennes. In their last 12 official encounters, the "red and black" have failed to secure a win, with six draws and six victories going to the "blood and gold".
Head-to-head statistics Lens - Rennes
Lens Team Overview
🔴 Lens could very well cap off this season with a championship, and that's not just wishful thinking-it's a tangible possibility. Pierre Sage's squad are playing exceptional football and trail league leaders PSG by only two points. In their last seventeen matches across all competitions, Lens have suffered just two defeats, securing victories in all other encounters.
🟡 Their recent setback against Marseille (1-3) didn't derail their momentum, as they continue their pursuit of PSG despite the skepticism of many football pundits. In the previous round, Pierre Sage's men edged out Le Havre with a narrow 1-0 win, and recently advanced to the French Cup quarter-finals with a convincing away victory over Troyes.
Match Results: Lens
Stade Rennes Team Overview
🔴 Rennes experienced a mid-season surge, but January has not been kind to them. The team currently sits sixth in Ligue 1 with a negative goal difference (-1). Over the last three rounds, Habib Beye's squad managed to secure just one point. To add to their woes, they were knocked out of the Coupe de France after a heavy away defeat to Marseille (0-3).
⚫ In the league, Rennes recently suffered losses to Lorient (0-2) and Monaco (0-4). These performances are hard to reconcile with the form they showed earlier in the season. In three consecutive matches across different competitions, Beye's men failed to score while conceding nine goals. Not exactly the kind of stats you'd expect from a team vying for European competition spots.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Latest news
Lens
❌ Lens face Rennes with minimal roster concerns. Joanner Chavez (hip injury) has been sidelined for a while and wasn't in the coach's plans. Goalkeeper Regis Gurtner, dealing with a muscle injury, isn't considered a key player either. Additionally, Jonathan Gradit, who last played in November, is currently recovering from a hip injury.
Stade Rennes
❌ Rennes don't have many injured players ahead of this match, and all of them could potentially make an appearance under the right circumstances. Midfielder Jaouen Cisse missed one game due to an injury sustained against Monaco. Defender Przemysław Frankowski also sat out the Coupe de France but had been featuring in Ligue 1 prior to that.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for the upcoming match is Jérémie Pignard. He averages 4.3 yellow cards per game over a span of 100 matches, with 23 fouls per game. In the French league, over 20 matches, Lens average 2 yellow cards per game, while Rennes average 1.9. Both teams have been disciplined this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lens have an average individual total of 1.7 goals per game in Ligue 1, while Rennes average 1.5. The matches involving these teams tend to be high-scoring, with hosts averaging 2.5 and visitors 3.1 goals per game. Considering these stats, we recommend betting on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In Ligue 1, Lens average 5.6 corners per match, while Rennes average 5.7 over the same period. Both teams frequently earn corner kicks and perform slightly above the league average, so we suggest a bet on total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
Rennes are clearly experiencing a downturn in form, primarily due to their lackluster offensive play. With no goals scored in three consecutive matches, it's hard to see any positive outcomes for them at the moment. Meanwhile, Lens are steadily chasing PSG and accumulating points consistently. We believe that in the upcoming match, it's wise to bet on a home victory. Predicted scoreline: 2-1.
No comments
Betting Tips: Lens - Stade Rennes
in 12 of last 13 games.in last 10 home games.in 9 of last 10 games (Ligue 1)..svg)
in 8 of last 9 home games (Ligue 1).
in last 12 games against Stade Rennes.in last 11 games against Stade Rennes (Ligue 1).in last 6 home games against Stade Rennes.in 12 of last 13 games.in last 10 home games.in 9 of last 10 games (Ligue 1).in last 16 Lens home games.in 10 of last 11 Lens games.in last 8 Lens games (Ligue 1).in 10 of last 11 Stade Rennes away games.in 9 of last 10 Stade Rennes away games (Ligue 1).in last 8 Stade Rennes games.in last 5 Stade Rennes games (Ligue 1).
in 15 of last 17 Jeremie Pignard games.
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
