Lyon to host Rennes in Ligue 1 matchweek 5 at Groupama Stadium on September 19

Olympique Lyonnais will face Stade Rennais at the Groupama Stadium on September 19 in a Ligue 1 2026-27 matchweek 5 fixture. Both sides enter the game unbeaten in the league.

Lyon have won twice and drawn two of their league matches so far this season, and Paulo Fonseca’s men have struggled at times to control matches. The hosts will aim to improve their control in the upcoming home fixture and are viewed as having a slight advantage. That approach is being prioritised as they prepare for Rennes.

Stade Rennais, led by Franck Haise, held Paris Saint-Germain to a draw in one of their league games and have won their other three fixtures. Haise’s side have indicated an intent to control the match from the start, and the team’s preparation suggests they will not be passive despite travelling away from home.

Keito Nakamura, the 26-year-old Japanese winger, was a standout in Lyon’s UEFA Europa League game against Anderlecht, where he doubled the lead in Lyon’s previous fixture. He is expected to start on the left flank and is listed to play a primary attacking role for the hosts. Nakamura’s recent Europa League contribution is cited as form Lyon will look to utilise.

Esteban Lepaul, the 26-year-old French forward, has scored three goals in four Ligue 1 appearances this season and is named as Rennes’ first-choice striker. Rennes view him as one of their principal attacking options in the final third. Both clubs report full squad fitness ahead of the match.

Greif (GK); Athekame, Bacher, Niakhate, Abner; Bidstrup, Morton; Nuamah, Sulc, Nakamura; Openda Samba (GK); Reynolds, Cresswell, Rouault, Nagida; Thomasson, Rongier, Camara; Blas, Lepaul, Soumare

The match will be shown in the UK on Ligue 1+, Prime Video and ITV, and fans will be able to view a live stream of matches via JioHotstar. The contest takes place at the Groupama Stadium on September 19.