Rennes vs Lorient prediction 24.01.2026 | Ligue 1
Rennes
Kick off:
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Lorient
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1.85
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3.90
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4.58
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: Saturday, 24th January, 2026
- Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CET
- Venue: Roazhon Park (Rennes)
The French top-flight returns this weekend with an intriguing clash in Ligue 1. Two in-form sides, Rennes and Lorient, who recently booked their places in the Coupe de France 1/8 Finals, go head-to-head in the Breton Derby. Rennes arrive on a five-match unbeaten run, while Lorient are enjoying an impressive nine-game streak without defeat.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Ligue 1 tie.
Rennes vs Lorient Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lorient
4 : 0
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
1 : 2
Lorient
Ligue 1
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Lorient
2 : 1
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Lorient
2 : 1
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
0 : 1
Lorient
Ligue 1
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Rennes
5 : 0
Lorient
Ligue 1
In the first h2h game this season, Lorinet trashed Rennes 4:0 at Stade du Moustoir in Lorient. However, it was an unfortunate game for Rennes because they received two red cards very early - in the 6th and 11th minute. Looking further back, in the past ten h2h games, Rennes won four times, while Lorient won five times.
Regarding the number of goals, the last four ended with three or more goals. Moreover, in the past ten h2h games, six games ended with three or more goals. Meanwhile, both teams scored in four out of the past ten h2h meetings.
Rennes team overview
After two very bad Ligue 1 seasons where Rennes finished 10th and 12th, the Red and Blacks are again among the teams battling for Europe. To be fair, the start of the season wasn't promising, securing only two wins in ten rounds. However, since then, they have been amazing and are currently one of the hottest teams in France. At the moment, Rennes are in 6th place with 31 points from 18 rounds - only two points away from 4th place and the Champions League Qualifiers, and four points away from 3rd-placed Marseille and a Champions League appearance next season.
For the upcoming game, coach Habib Beye should have the entire squad available after Jeremy Jacquet served his one-game suspension and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal returned from AFCON.
Last matches of Rennes
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Rennes
1 : 1
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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US Chantilly
1 : 3
Rennes
Coupe de France
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Lille
0 : 2
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
3 : 0
Les Sables
Coupe de France
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Rennes
3 : 1
Brest
Ligue 1
Rennes lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Brice Samba
Defenders
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97
Jeremy Jacquet
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3
Lilian Brassier
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48
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
Midfielders
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95
Przemyslaw Frankowski
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21
Valentin Rongier
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45
Mahdi Camara
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26
Quentin Merlin
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11
Mousa Tamari
Forwards
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7
Breel Embolo
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9
Estéban Lepaul
Lorient team overview
Lorient returned to Ligue 1 by winning Ligue 2 last season. This year, similarly to their next opponent, Lorient had an underwhelming start, spending most of the season in the relegation zone. However, since early November, Les Merlus improved drastically. Now, after more than half a season, Lorient are 12th with 22 points - a comfortable eight points away from the relegation play-off and ten away from direct relegation. So, a pretty comfortable position for the "dark orange and black".
Unlike Rennes, which have no absences, Lorient could have upto seven players out - Arthur Avom, Abdoulaye Faye, Panos Katseris, Sambou Soumano, Aiyegun Tosin, Isaak Toure, and Darlin Yongwa.
After a 3:1 win over AS Monaco, coach Olivier Pantaloni spoke to the media. He was very happy with the team's performance, saying they showed confidence and composure. The coach added that it was a well-earned victory in a match where few expected them to win.
Last matches of Lorient
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Monaco
1 : 3
Lorient
Ligue 1
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Hauts Lyonnais
1 : 3
Lorient
Coupe de France
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Lorient
1 : 1
Metz
Ligue 1
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AS Gosier
0 : 7
Lorient
Coupe de France
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Strasbourg
0 : 0
Lorient
Ligue 1
Lorient lineup
Goalkeeper
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38
Yvon Mvogo
Defenders
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2
Igor Silva
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5
Bamo Meïté
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3
Montassar Talbi
Midfielders
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11
Théo Le Bris
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8
Noah Cadiou
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6
Laurent Abergel
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43
Arsène Kouassi
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17
Jean-Victor Makengo
Forwards
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10
Pablo Pagis
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12
Bamba Dieng
Prediction
Rennes are in excellent form, winning eight of the past ten games. They have been particularly impressive offensively, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Moreover, at home, the Red and Blacks scored three or more in four of the past five games. So, it is fair to expect another great performance against Lorient. Additionally, Rennes are tied with six other teams for the most games in Ligue 1 with three or more goals (11 out of 18).
Lorient went over 2.5 goals in three of the past four games across competitions. They have also improved drastically on the offensive end, and a 3:1 win over Monaco in the previous game is the best proof of that.
The past four h2h games ended with three or more goals. Considering the trend in previous h2h games, both teams' good form and excellent offensive displays recently, we expect a high-scoring game, most likely with both teams scoring.
4 Reasons why we should see three or more goals
- Rennes went over 2.5 goals in 11 out of 18 Ligue 1 games
- Rennes scored two or more goals in four of the past five games
- Lorient went over 2.5 goals in four of the past five matches
- The last four h2h games ended with three or more goals
Main prediction Rennes - Lorient
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.88
Rennes vs Lorient standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 32 - 13 | +19 | 43 |
| 2 | Paris Saint Germain | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 40 - 15 | +25 | 42 |
| 3 | Olympique Marseille | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 41 - 19 | +22 | 35 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 27 - 18 | +9 | 33 |
| 5 | LOSC Lille | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 33 - 25 | +8 | 32 |
| 6 | Rennes | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 30 - 25 | +5 | 31 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 28 - 22 | +6 | 27 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 29 - 23 | +6 | 26 |
| 9 | Monaco | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 28 - 33 | -5 | 23 |
| 10 | Brest | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 24 - 29 | -5 | 22 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 20 - 25 | -5 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 23 - 30 | -7 | 22 |
| 13 | Paris | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 24 - 32 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 - 24 | -8 | 19 |
| 15 | Nice | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 21 - 35 | -14 | 18 |
| 16 | Nantes | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 - 30 | -13 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 - 28 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Metz | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19 - 40 | -21 | 12 |