06 November 2021, 12:02 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The French Ligue 1 fixture, Stade Rennais F.C. vs. Olympique Lyon kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 7, at Roazhon Park.
Preview Rennes Ligue 1, Nov 7, 2021
Preview Rennes return from European commitments after the 1-0 UEFA Conference League Matchday 4 win over NS Mura on Thursday. Back in France, the club picked up a 2-2 draw against the Ligue 1 newcomers, Troyes last weekend. Rennes’ Nayef Aguerd (9') bagged the opener within ten minutes, but Adil Rami (38’) struck for the equalizer. Five minutes to the stroke of halftime, Rennes found themselves behind after Troyes’ Tristan Dingomé (40’) gave the home side the lead. However, nine minutes to time, Martin Terrier (81’) came to the rescue with the equalizer, salvaging a point to ensure Rennes remains unbeaten in five games: DWWWD. Fortunately, the club remained in the same spot at the end of Matchday 12, having 19 points after 5W, 4D, & 3L. A decent goal ratio of 1.5 goals per game keeps Rennes in the top five and leaves the club with 18 goals after twelve appearances. Furthermore, the club has conceded 11 goals (0.92 goals conceded per game) and has a goal difference of +7. A conventional 4—4—2 formation may be seen from Bruno Génésio against Lyon on Sunday, with Martin Terrier and Gaëtan Laborde forming the two-pronged attack. Jérémy Doku remains ruled out following the knee injury, with a return date not set by the club.
Preview Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1, Nov 7, 2021
Preview Lyon picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Sparta Prague on European soil when both sides clashed in Thursday’s Europa League encounter at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. A brace from Islam Slimani (61’ & 63’), coupled with another goal from Ekambi (90+2’) saw Lyon walk away with three points in the bag. Back on the home front, Lyon made a huge leap across the table, jumping from 9th to 6th place after the 2-1 win over RC Lens on home soil. The Kids have now accumulated 19 points from 5W, 4D, & 3L and will be making the return to Ligue 1 with the form: DDWLW. Lyon seems to have found their feet after early-season struggles, - looking ready to challenge for a top-four finish, as they trail the section by three points. An impressive haul of 20 goals after twelve Ligue 1 games leaves the club with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game. On the other end, Les Gones have conceded 17 goals (an average of 1.42 goals-per-match.) and have a goal difference of +3. Peter Bosz could emerge alongside the kids with the 4—3—3 formation against Rennes on Sunday, with Slimani at the center of attack.