Rennes vs Lorient: match statistics
Rennes displays decidedly better home form with 56% of matches won at home and an impressive series of four victories in their last five matches overall. The hosts average 2.11 goals per match in home games, while Lorient faces serious struggles on the road, failing to score in 67% of away matches and noting an average of just 0.56 goals. The difference in xG (1.82 for Rennes vs 1.17 for Lorient away) and the advantage in ball possession (51% vs 43%) further speak in favor of the hosts. Lorient has a negative goal difference away (-10) and only 11% of away matches won, making a Rennes victory the most probable scenario. Lorient's poor offensive efficiency on the road (5% shot conversion) combined with Rennes' solid defense in the last five matches (only 3 conceded goals) confirms the hosts' advantage.
Rennes vs Lorient: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rennes played Lorient in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Rennes: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Lorient: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rennes scores 1.67 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Lorient scores 1.28 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.87 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rennes 61%, Lorient 56%. Over 2.5: Rennes 61%, Lorient 44%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Rennes has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.34. Rennes: 13.1 shots per match, Lorient: 12.3.
Match halves
Rennes: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.00. Lorient: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Rennes: 16-30 (8 goals). Lorient: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.87 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rennes displays decidedly better home form with 56% of matches won at home and an impressive series of four victories in their last five matches overall. The hosts average 2.11 goals per match in home games, while Lorient faces serious struggles on the road, failing to score in 67% of away matches and noting an average of just 0.56 goals. The difference in xG (1.82 for Rennes vs 1.17 for Lorient away) and the advantage in ball possession (51% vs 43%) further speak in favor of the hosts. Lorient has a negative goal difference away (-10) and only 11% of away matches won, making a Rennes victory the most probable scenario. Lorient's poor offensive efficiency on the road (5% shot conversion) combined with Rennes' solid defense in the last five matches (only 3 conceded goals) confirms the hosts' advantage.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Rennes | Lorient | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Lorient is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Rennes · 2.2 pts / match - Lorient
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rennes is 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Rennes · 1.28 goals / match - Lorient
Rennes is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Rennes · 1.67 goals / match - Lorient
Rennes scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Lorient keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
Lorient scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Rennes keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rennes
Over / Under - Lorient
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rennes is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - Rennes · 1.44 pts / match - Lorient
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rennes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lorient - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 28%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rennes
Lorient
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Rennes | Liga | Lorient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.06 | 2.87 | • 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rennes 0 - 0 - 1 Lorient. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rennes vs Lorient?
The Ligue 1 match finished Rennes 0:2 Lorient. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rennes vs Lorient?
Rennes score 1.67 goals per game on average and Lorient 1.28. The Ligue 1 average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Rennes's matches and 56% of Lorient's.
What form are Rennes and Lorient in?
Over the last 5 games Rennes have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Lorient 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rennes vs Lorient?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rennes vs Lorient: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.