Ligue 1 2022-23: Stade Rennes vs Lille: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

This will be a key fixture in the top 4 race in the Ligue 1 this season

At the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France, Stade Rennes and Lille OSC will face off this Sunday. The game is a Ligue 1 contest of the fight to get a little closer to the European dream. This season, Stade Renness faced Lille OSC in one game and the match was a draw. Stade Rennes are currently ranked fifth, and Lille OSC are sixth. The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on the battle for the top five because both teams are vying for positions in Europe this season. We anticipated both to give it their all on the field and put on a show for us. Rennes can improve its ranking, while Lille is somewhat forced to impose itself in order to remain as close to the European region as feasible.

On February 1st, Stade Rennes defeated Strasbourg 3-0 to earn the victory. Six to three in favour of the winning Stade Rennes, who also made three extra attempts. Amine Gouiri scored twice for his team against Strasbourg.

Lille's most recent game was a 0-0 home draw with Clermont Foot 63 on February 1. Clermont Foot 63 was outshot by Lille 13 to 9. In the squad's scoreless effort, Jonathan Bamba had three shots, which was a team best.

Kick-off:

04-02-2023, 8:00 pm GMT 05-02-2023, 1:30 am IST

Stade Rennes form (all competition): L-W-L-L-W

Lille OSC form (all competition): D-W-W-L-D

Players to watch

Stade Rennes

Amine Gouiri

Gouiri is one of the best players performing for Rennes this season. The French player has scored 10 goals and made 3 assists in 21 games this season. He is known for his speed and finishing and is on the likes to replace Karim Benzema in the French national team in the upcoming years.

Lille OSC

Jonathan Bamba

The whole team relies on Bamba since their main forward, David is out for a few weeks due to injury. The French footballer has scored 4 goals and 3 assists in 17 this season. The player is known for his solid runs from the wing as he is very fast with his dribbling skills. The club hopes for him to fill in for his teammate.

Match Facts

• In straight matches, both clubs scored 2.36 goals per game on average.

Team and Injury News

Due to injury, both teams are playing without their respective clubs' leading goal scorers. The game will be missed by Xeka Rocha owing to an ankle injury. Terrier's cruciate ligament injury will prevent him from playing the rest of the season.

Kalimuendo will miss this match because of a hamstring ailment. Due to a knee ailment, Assignon will not participate. Ounas will rest because of a major thigh problem. Due to a fractured hand, Jonathan David will not be present this month. Both teams are facing many injuries concerns this season.

Predicted Lineup

Rennes predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Mandanda; Traore, Wooh, Rodon, Theate, Truffert; Bourigeaud, Tait, Santamaria, Doue; Gouiri

Lille predicted lineup (4-3-3):Chevalier; Fonte, Djalo, Ismaily, Diakite; Yoro, Gomes; Weah, Cabella, Bamba; Bayo

Match Prediction

Lille's prospects of winning are slim against the best home team. Lille will fight for a draw, then Stade de Rennais will win. Lille OSC dominated the last match, which ended 1-1 with Stade de Rennais down to 10 men in the 90th minute. The Stade de Rennais team has improved in every manner. Stade de Rennais will play boldly and tightly in this game.

Prediction: Rennes 1-0 Lille

Telecast

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