Rennes 1-2 Lille – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Rennes at 51% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Rennes vs Lille encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis & Preview
Lille travel to Roazhon Park to take on Rennes in Ligue 1 (matchday 26). The game is scheduled for Sunday 15 March 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Rennes stand at 6W 1D 3L — 1.90 PPG. Last five: L W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Rennes at home: 5W 3D 2L from their last 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Lille — last 10 games: 3W 3D 4L — 1.20 PPG. Last five: D D W W D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Lille's form when playing away from home: 4W 1D 5L across their last 10 road games (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
On current form, Rennes have the edge — a 0.70 PPG advantage (1.90 vs 1.20) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 8 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for Rennes, 3 for Lille and 4 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 2.9 per game across the 8 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 3 Jan 2026, ended Rennes 2–0 Lille — a Rennes win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 2.9 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Rennes in-play tendencies (last 59 games, 29 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
Lille in-play tendencies (last 59 games, 29 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 72% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 34% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Rennes 49% versus Lille 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Rennes 61% | Lille 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Rennes 1.53 xG and Lille 0.95 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Rennes attack 1.151 / defence 0.903 | Lille attack 0.897 / defence 0.940. League average goals — home 1.411 / away 1.174. Data: built from Rennes's last 59 games and Lille's last 59.
Result probabilities: Rennes 51% | Draw 26% | Lille 24%. Fair-value odds: Rennes 1.97 | Draw 3.88 | Lille 4.24. Rennes hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS Yes probability 48% | Total xG 2.48. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.48 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 52% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Rennes as the most likely outcome at 51% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Rennes offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.48 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 55% probability — low conviction — though the H2H data averaging 2.9 goals per game across 8 H2H matches points the other way.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 52%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Rennes 70% (last 10 home games) | Lille 10% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Rennes vs Lille | Competition: Ligue 1, matchday 26 | Venue: Roazhon Park • Kick-off: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 19:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Rennes 51% | Draw 26% | Lille 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% (Under 55%) | BTTS Yes 48% (No 52%) | xG Rennes 1.53 / Lille 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: Rennes attack 1.151 / def 0.903 | Lille attack 0.897 / def 0.940 | league avg home 1.411 / away 1.174 • Poisson stance: Rennes (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.53
Rennes xG
Expected Goals
0.95
Lille xG
48%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Rennes vs Lille FAQs
What time does Rennes vs Lille kick off?
Rennes vs Lille kicked off at 19:45 UK time on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Roazhon Park.
What was the final score in Rennes vs Lille?
Rennes 1 - 2 Lille.
Where is Rennes vs Lille being played?
The match is being played at Roazhon Park.
What competition is Rennes vs Lille part of?
Rennes vs Lille is a Ligue 1 fixture (matchday 26) (France).
Who is favourite to win Rennes vs Lille?
Our statistical model gives Rennes a 51% chance of winning, Lille a 24% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Rennes the favourite.
Will both teams score in Rennes vs Lille?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Rennes and Lille will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (52%).
Will Rennes vs Lille have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (55%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Rennes's attacking strength (1.15x league average) is weighed against Lille's defensive record (0.94x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.53. The same calculation in reverse, Lille's attack versus Rennes's defence, projects 0.95 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Rennes's last 59 games and Lille's last 59 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.8%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.2%), 0-0 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Rennes Win
51%
1.97
26%
3.88
24%
4.24
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.2%
Draw
2 – 0
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.53
Rennes xG
Total xG
2.48
0.95
Lille xG
1.97
51%
Home win
3.88
26%
Draw
4.24
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
39%
2.59
22%
4.60
Win to Nil
20%
5.12
5%
19.52
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 9.3 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Rennes vs Lille Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Rennes vs Lille?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.
How many goals are Rennes and Lille expected to score?
The model projects 1.53 expected goals for Rennes and 0.95 for Lille, a combined total of 2.48.
How confident is the prediction model for Rennes vs Lille?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Rennes's recent record stands at 25W 9D 25L from 59 games, a 1.42 PPG return, with L-W-W-W-W in the last five.
Lille, meanwhile, have gone 29W 14D 16L across 59 games — 1.71 PPG, with D-D-W-W-D in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Rennes on 1.42 PPG, Lille on 1.71. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Rennes have managed 16W 4D 9L from their last 29 home games — 1.79 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Lille's away record stands at 11W 7D 11L across their last 29 away games, a 1.38 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Rennes come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Rennes are averaging 1.58 goals scored and 1.44 conceded per game recently; Lille are on 1.53 scored and 1.15 conceded.
Last 59 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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Lille
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Rennes (Home) vs Lille (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
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Lille
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❓ Rennes vs Lille Form FAQs
What form are Rennes and Lille in coming into this match?
Rennes have gone 25W 9D 25L in their last 59 games (1.42 PPG), while Lille have gone 29W 14D 16L in their last 59 (1.71 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Rennes at home or Lille away?
Rennes's home record (1.79 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Rennes at home: 1.79 PPG; Lille away: 1.38 PPG.
Have Rennes or Lille been keeping clean sheets recently?
Rennes have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Lille in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 10 H2H matches in our data, going back to May 2022. All of them came in Ligue 1. The most recent was as recently as 8 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
Lille have won each of the latest 2 H2H matches we hold, a run that gives them the edge coming in.
Rennes's record when hosting Lille specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Rennes
4
Draws
5
Lille
Recent Meetings
❓ Rennes vs Lille H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Rennes and Lille?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Rennes have won 1, Lille have won 5, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Rennes and Lille last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 November 2026: Rennes 1-2 Lille.
Who has won more matches between Rennes and Lille?
Lille have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Rennes are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Lille are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 30% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Rennes 48%, Lille 34% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Rennes) and 41% (Lille).
On the defensive side: Rennes keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Lille in 38%; Lille in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Rennes home games / Lille away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Rennes vs Lille Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Rennes and Lille matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Rennes's recent matches and 34% of Lille's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Rennes and Lille matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Rennes's recent games and 41% of Lille's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Rennes and Lille matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 76% of Rennes's recent matches and 72% of Lille's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Lille defy the odds to beat Rennes 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lille beat Rennes 1-2 at Roazhon Park, Regular Season - 26, in the Ligue 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Rennes 1.53 xG and Lille 0.95 xG, a combined 2.48. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Lille outscored their 0.95 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Rennes attack 1.15 / defence 0.90 against Lille attack 0.90 / defence 0.94, drawn from 59/59 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Rennes 51% | Draw 26% | Lille 24%, with Rennes to win its most likely call at 51%. Instead the game produced a Lille win, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 71% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Rennes 61%, Lille 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Rennes's trading profile (59 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Lille's trading profile (59 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Rennes 1.42 PPG, Lille 1.71 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Lille win broke the near-deadlock. Rennes (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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