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Saturday, 16 January 2027

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Roazhon Park · Analysis updated 15:08 UTC

Rennes vs Lens Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.85 expected goals for Rennes and 1.55 for Lens, a combined total of 3.40. That distribution gives Rennes the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Rennes win

45.0% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.85 – 1.55

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Rennes home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Lens away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Rennes to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 22% / 33% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.85 goals for Rennes and 1.55 for Lens, a combined 3.40 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Rennes win45%
Draw22%
Lens win33%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

55%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score66%

Correct score

  • 1–19.6%
  • 2–18.9%
  • 1–27.4%
  • 2–26.9%
  • 1–06.2%

Recent form

Rennes

  • 2026-10-11T15:15:00.000Z · H vs Auxerre · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Laval · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Lyon · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sturm Graz · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Marseille · 1-0 (W)

Lens

  • 2026-10-13T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Sporting CP · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Lyon · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Standard Liege · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Monaco · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T15:15:00.000Z · A vs Le Mans · 2-2 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Monaco6420514
2Lille6411513
3Rennes6411213
4Lyon6321711
5Paris FC6321411
6Paris Saint Germain6321311
7Stade Brestois 29622238
8Lorient622208
9Nice6222-28
10Lens621317
11Strasbourg6213-17
12Angers6213-37
13Marseille620416
14Le Mans6132-26
15Toulouse6132-26
16Auxerre6204-86
17Estac Troyes6114-94
18Le Havre6024-42

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Rennes win, at 45.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.

A 45% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.