As the Ligue 1 weekend winds down, Rennes and Nantes clash at Roazhon Park this Sunday evening. Positioned ninth and tenth respectively, both teams have been offering a blend of intriguing results, setting the stage for an anticipated fixture on October 1st at 7.45pm UK.
Analysis: Rennes: Bruno Genesio’s men have embarked on an unusual journey in the league. Unbeaten in their six games, they have only tasted victory once, trouncing Metz 5-1. But the series of subsequent draws, like the 2-2 fightback against Lille and frustrating stalemated games against 10-man Le Havre and a struggling Lens side, raise eyebrows. Additionally, the goalless duels with Montpellier and Brest show a side that’s solid, but somewhat lacking a killer instinct. However, their European campaign started promisingly, overpowering Maccabi Haifa 3-0. Yet, challenging fixtures loom with a journey to Villarreal and a home match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Nantes: Pierre Aristouy’s squad has shown resilience. After initial setbacks, they’ve regrouped with two consecutive wins. Disappointments against Toulouse and Lille, considering their form, were balanced out with a commendable 3-3 standoff with Monaco and a hard-fought draw against Marseille, where they were reduced to 10 men for the majority of the game. Their momentum was evident in their victory over Clermont and an exhilarating 5-3 win over Lorient.
Historical Perspective: Rennes has dominated recent meetings. Nantes hasn’t secured a win in their last 10 visits to Roazhon Park. Their last taste of success here dates back to 2013.
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Team News: Rennes: Their squad faces injury concerns. The latest setback being Enzo Le Fee’s shoulder injury. The team would undoubtedly miss Arnaud Kalimuendo and Martin Terrier, though Genesio has Bertug Yildirim, who’s been in form, to rely on.
Nantes: While goalkeeper Alban Lafont is back after a rib injury, Aristouy preferred Remy Descamps in the last game. Nathan Zeze, Adson, and Fabien Centonze are on the recovery path, while Ignatius Ganago is expected to return soon.
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Prediction: Considering Rennes’ home advantage and their historical edge in this fixture, they might just nudge ahead. However, Nantes’ resurgence indicates they won’t go down easily.
Goal.mu predicts: Rennes 2-1 Nantes.
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