Rennes will welcome Europa League football back to Roazhon Park this season, starting with the one-on-one Group F opener against Maccabi Haifa on Thursday at 16:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Rennes warmed up for the visit of Maccabi Haifa with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Lille. The draw against Lille was the fourth straight draw for Rennes. They have also drawn against Lens (1-1), Le Havre (2-2), and Brest (0-0) in the leadup to the clash against Lille.
The four draws and the opening-day 5-1 win over Metz represent all the matches that Rennes have played at the start of the new Ligue 1 season. Rennes will hope to turn their form around and get a win when they host Maccabi Haifa on Thursday.
Bet hereMaccabi Haifa’s involvement in the qualifiers means that they have played just twice in the Israeli Premier League. The results have been mixed.
Maccabi Haifa opened the season with a 1-2 win away to Hapoel Jerusalem before they lost 3-2 on matchday two away to M. Petach-Tikva. They will look to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Rennes on Thursday.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries in the lead-up to the clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Rennes will win the home leg and get off to a winning start in Group F.
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