Rennes-Maccabi Haifa is a match valid for the first day of the Europa League group stage: tv, streaming and predictions
Soft debut for Rennes in this Europa League: the French host Maccabi Haifa in a match that definitely leans all one way. Obviously for the hosts.
Up until now Rennes’ journey has been incredible: zero defeats in the first five days of the French top-flight championship, just one win on the opening day against Metz, then four draws in a row. The last at home against Lille. In short, you don’t lose, as said, but there are obvious difficulties in winning games. And well, the opportunity has arrived to interrupt this winning streak. The Israelis seem to be very little at the moment, and they should not create any difficulties, despite having reached the Europa League after losing the Champions League play-off against Young Boys.
Moreover, the guests come to this match after losing in the league in the match played last weekend. A defeat that confirmed the far from positive moment of the men coached by Dego, who in the last five outings have lost twice, drawn once, and won the other two matches. In short, they are navigating by sight. And on Thursday night, without any frills, another defeat should come.
David
The Prediction
Rennes will win and the feeling is that they will do so without any major problems. The gap on the pitch between the two formations is clear. As mentioned before, the hosts are still undefeated this season, even though they have only collected one victory. This is an excellent opportunity to increase this number statistically as well. The match should unlock in the first 45 minutes.
Rennes v Maccabi Haifa line-up in the match
- RENNES (4-3-3): Mandanda; Assignon, Omari, Theate, Truffert; Bourigeaud, Matic, Le Fee; Blas, Kalimuendo, Gouiri.
- MACCABI HAIFA (4-3-3): Nitzan; Sundgren, Seck, Goldberg, Cornud; Jaber, Mohamed, Chery; Saba, Pierrot, David.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0
