Juventus vs Rennes Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Europa League 2026-27
This will be the third-ever encounter between the two clubs!
Juventus FC are all set to lock horns with Stade Rennais for their third league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2026-27 campaign. This will be an entertaining clash to witness, which is scheduled to take place at the Allianz Stadium.
The Old Lady continue to come up with inconsistent performances and this is only going to make things tough for them moving forward. After their 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo in their last UEL game, they faced a 0-3 loss at the hands of Lazio in the Serie A. This is surely going to affect their confidence levels.
Luciano Spalletti’s men will be at home for their upcoming European competition outing, but it is not going to be an easy one for them. Juventus have not been very sharp in their defensive performances and they need a big strategy change in the final third. However, they have won both of their first two games in the competition so far and will be looking to secure a third one.
On the other hand, the Franck Haise-led side are also not doing very well. Their opening game of the UEFA Europa League this season ended in a draw, but they made a comeback to secure three points in their second one. Rennes have also lacked consistency, making the upcoming fixture a tough challenge for them.
Being away from home is not going to make things easier for Stade Rennais, but taking early control of the game will be a massive advantage for them.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Turin, Italy
- Stadium: Allianz Stadium
- Date: Thursday, October 22
- Kick-off Time: 10:15 pm IST/ 04:45 pm GMT/ 12:45 pm ET/ 09:45 am PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Juventus: W-L-D-W-L
Rennes: D-L-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Nick Woltemade (Juventus)
In the previous Europa League outing for Juventus, Nick Woltemade scored the opening goal for Juventus and played an important role in the attacking front. He created the most chances (7) and took the most shots (4). The 24-year-old kept the opponent’s defence on edge. He will be looking to come up with another top performance to help the Serie A side.
Sebastian Szymański (Rennes)
The 27-year-old will be one of the main men in the squad for Stade Rennais. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of helping his side in the attacking front. Sebastian Szymański created the most chances (4) for Rennes in their last European competition outing and will be looking to do so once again.
Match Facts
- Stade Rennais have won two of their last three matches.
- Juventus have only managed one win in their last four outings.
- Rennes are winless against the Old Lady in both of their last two attempts.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Juventus to win
- Nick Woltemade to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
Kenan Yildiz, Jeff Ekhator, Manuel Locatelli, Kephren Thuram, Kamil Grabara and Francisco Conceicao are not going to be in action for Juventus. They are injured. Arman Durmisi is suspended.
For Stade Rennais, Esteban Lepaul will be sitting out because of an ankle injury.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 2
Juventus (wins): 1
Rennes (wins): 0
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Juventus predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Vicario (GK); Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Luiz, Sarr; Gonzalez, McKennie, Alajbegovic; Woltemade
Rennes predicted XI (4-3-3)
Samba (GK); Reynolds, Cresswell, Rouault, Frankowski; Szymanski, Cisse, Thomasson; Blas, Mayenda, Soumare
Match Prediction
Dealing with multiple injuries have made Juventus vulnerable in their recent games. Being at home will be one of the advantages for them in their upcoming Europa League outing. Stade Rennais might bring a tough fight for the hosts.
The Old Lady are likely to edge past Rennes to secure three points.
Prediction: Juventus 2-1 Rennes
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports
Italy: Sky
France: Canal+
USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN
When and where is Juventus vs Rennes Europa League match?
This clash will take place at Allianz Stadium on October 22.
Where and how to watch UEFA Europa League live in India?
Fans will be able to view all the games live via Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
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