Lens vs Rennes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Lens

L W L W D

7th place in France Ligue 1

1-1

20/08/2023 14:45

Rennes

L W L W D

10th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Rennes on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Rennes preview before placing your bet.

Lens will face Rennes in France Ligue 1 on August 20, 2023 at 14:45.
Lens are currently 7th with 51 points after 34 matches.
Rennes sit 10th with 46 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.27.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2023-08-20

Lens vs Rennes - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Rennes

2023-08-20 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

01/04/2023 15:00

Rennes

0 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

27/08/2022 15:00

Lens

2 - 1

Rennes

FRA D1

08/01/2022 16:00

Lens

1 - 0

Rennes

FRA D1

08/08/2021 07:00

Rennes

1 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

06/02/2021 16:00

Lens

0 - 0

Rennes

FRA D1

05/12/2020 11:59

Rennes

0 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

Rennes

33%

Draw

33%

Lens

33%

Lens Last 6 matches

13/08/2023 07:00

Stade Brestois 3 - 2 Lens

FRA D1

05/08/2023 07:45

Manchester United 3 - 1 Lens

INT CF

02/08/2023 13:00

Lens 0 - 0 Torino

INT CF

29/07/2023 09:00

VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 1 Lens

INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Lens 2 - 0 Dijon

INT CF

22/07/2023 05:30

Lens 3 - 0 Sochaux

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rennes

13/08/2023 11:05

Rennes 5 - 1 Metz

FRA D1

05/08/2023 07:45

Wolves 3 - 1 Rennes

INT CF

02/08/2023 14:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 5 Rennes

INT CF

29/07/2023 11:59

Rennes 3 - 1 West Ham United

INT CF

26/07/2023 11:59

Stade Brestois 0 - 1 Rennes

INT CF

22/07/2023 11:00

Saint Malo 1 - 2 Rennes

INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lens

Rennes

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

19 (56%)15 (44%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

19 (56%)15 (44%)

Lens

Recent matches

Rennes

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(26%)9 25(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Rennes

Shots

Lens

Total shots

14.71 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.81

Rennes

Total shots

14.32 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 4.03

Lens Pass Rennes

Total passes

16452

Avg. 484 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

16222

Avg. 477 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

Played games

Rennes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.21

5.18

176

Corners

157

4.62

18.68

635

Throw-ins

607

17.85

2.18

Offsides

1.03

3.03

103

GK saves

109

3.21

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Rennes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

1.94

0.12

0.12

13.06

444

Fouls

424

12.47

16.56

563

Tackles

526

15.47

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Lens vs Rennes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Rennes on 20 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lens vs Rennes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rennes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lens and Rennes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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