Rennes vs Reims Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Stade Rennais are beginning to finally find some form after some time with Jorge Sampaoli in the dugout as the hosts now prepare to welcome Stade de Reims to Roazhon Park this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 21st February, 2025: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – Ligue 1 pass / US – beIN Sports
Rennes Team News: Several suspensions
After a fiery affair against Lille last week, Rennes are now without Brice Samba, Christopher Wooh and Ludovic Blas all due to suspension, whilst Anthony Rouault and Azor Matusiwa are injury doubts for the hosts.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Mandanda; Jacquet, Faye, Brassier; Assignon, Kone, Cisse, Truffert; Al Tamari, Fofana; Kalimuendo
Unavailable: Samba (Suspended), Seidu (Injured), Wooh (Suspended), Blas (Suspended)
Questionable: Rouault (Injured), Matusiwa (Injured)
Reims Team News: A few issues
Stade de Reims are dealing with a few injury issues ahead of the trip to Stade Rennais this weekend as former Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Reda Khadra remains sidelined alongside former Ajax forward Mohamed Daramy but Teddy Teuma has returned for Reims.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Diouf; Buta, Okumu, Kipre, Sergio Akieme; Atangana, Gbane, Sangui; Ito, Nakamura, Diakhon
Unavailable: Fofana (Injured), Zabi (Suspended), Khadra (Injured), Daramy (Injured), Pefok 9Injured)
Questionable:
Rennes vs Reims Prediction
Jorge Sampaoli is known for his intense and hostile style, both on and off the pitch, but his Rennes side have struggled to feel his impact as they battle against relegation. However, they recently enjoyed back-to-back victories before a 2-0 loss at home to Lille last weekend. Reims now come into this one on the back of a continuation of their poor form with the pressure growing on Luka Elsner as they suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Angers last weekend to mean that they have won just one of their last 15 matches in Ligue 1. Rennes, despite their defeat last weekend, will expect to get themselves another win this weekend.
Rennes vs Reims Tip: Rennes to win
