As the 29th round of Ligue 1 kicks off, Stade Rennais is set to face Le Havre this Sunday at 17:15, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the league standings. The match promises to be an exciting encounter as Rennes, currently positioned 12th in the league, aims to capitalize on a Le Havre side that has struggled this season.
Rennes arrives at the match with their coach, Habib Beye, navigating through injury challenges. The absence of key players Blas and Seidu due to injuries leaves Beye with limited options as he prepares his squad for the clash. Despite these setbacks, Rennes boasts a win rate of 37%, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match while conceding 1.33 goals.
On the other side, Le Havre, coached by Didier Digard, finds themselves in a precarious position, holding a win rate of just 28%. They have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.00 goals per match, which could be a significant factor against a Rennes side looking to exploit any weaknesses.
Le Havre's lineup features Gorgelin in goal, supported by a defensive line consisting of Nego, Sangante, Lloris, and Pembélé. The midfield includes Mwanga and Touré, while the attack is spearheaded by Casimir, Kechta, Ayew, and Soumaré. Digard made two changes from the team that triumphed against Montpellier HSC last week; Joujou and Hassam are out, making way for Soumaré and Ayew.
Rennes, fielding Samba in goal, has a defensive trio of Jacquet, Rouault, and Brassier. The midfield is anchored by Assignon, Cissé, Matusiwa, and Truffert, who also serves as captain. Up front, the attacking trio consists of Kalimuendo, Fofana, and Al-Tamari. Beye's side will look to leverage their attacking prowess to secure a vital away victory.
The match is set to be broadcast live on DAZN, allowing fans to follow the action as it unfolds. With both teams eager to improve their standings, the atmosphere at the Stade Océane promises to be electric. Will Rennes be able to overcome their injury woes and capitalize on Le Havre's defensive lapses? Or can Le Havre rise to the occasion and secure a much-needed win?
As the kickoff approaches, all eyes will be on the pitch to see how these two teams will battle it out in this crucial Ligue 1 matchup. Fans are hopeful that their teams will deliver a thrilling performance, with the stakes high for both sides.
