Rennes and Lille face off at Roazhon Park on February 16, 2025, in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 1 battle. With Rennes priced at 2.52 for a home win and Lille at 2.75 for an away victory, the odds suggest a close encounter. The draw stands at 3.3, reflecting the balanced nature of this matchup.
Rennes and Lille face off at Roazhon Park on February 16, 2025, in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 1 battle. With Rennes priced at 2.52 for a home win and Lille at 2.75 for an away victory, the odds suggest a close encounter. The draw stands at 3.3, reflecting the balanced nature of this matchup.

Looking at recent trends, home teams have won 41.0% of Ligue 1 matches, while away sides have triumphed in 29.8% of games. The draw percentage sits at 29.3%, making the 1X double chance (Rennes or Draw) at 1.45 an interesting option for cautious bettors. However, Lille’s superior squad value of €297.35m compared to Rennes’ €204.90m could give them an edge.

When these sides last met on February 4, 2023, Lille secured a 3-1 victory, proving their ability to perform against Rennes. However, Rennes have shown they can upset big teams, as seen in their 1-1 draw against PSG on February 25, 2024, despite being heavy underdogs. Lille also shocked Atletico Madrid with a 3-1 away win on October 23, 2024, showing their strength on the road.

Our AI-driven analysis suggests goals are likely, with over 1.5 goals (1.3 odds) being the best tip for this match. Historically, 72.7% of Ligue 1 games have seen over 1.5 goals, and with both teams predicted to have 12 shots each, attacking intent should be high. The expected final score is 2-2, with a 1-1 halftime result, further reinforcing the likelihood of goals.

Possession is expected to be nearly even, with Lille slightly edging it at 51% to Rennes’ 49%. Both teams are predicted to have a similar number of shots on target (5 for Rennes, 4 for Lille), making this a game where both sides will have their chances.

With a predicted total of 8 corners and two yellow cards per team, expect a competitive but disciplined contest. Given the close odds and past performances, 1X (Rennes or Draw) at 1.45 is a solid bet, but the best value lies in over 1.5 goals, which has a 6.5/10 confidence rating.

Bettors should keep an eye on team news and lineup confirmations before placing their bets, but all signs point to an exciting, goal-filled encounter at Roazhon Park.