As the brand new 12 months dawns, Good and Rennes will renew their Ligue 1 rivalry on the Allianz Riviera on Friday. The 2 sides have confronted off of their first match of the calendar 12 months for the previous three seasons, with Rennes rising victorious within the earlier two encounters.
At the moment occupying sixth place, Good might be aiming to increase their unbeaten house document within the French prime flight.
Franck Haise’s males narrowly averted an embarrassing Coupe de France exit towards Nationwide 3 facet Corte simply earlier than the winter break, requiring penalties to progress after going a person down.
Of their most up-to-date league outing, Good twice surrendered a one-goal lead to attract 2-2 with bottom-placed Montpellier.
Rennes, alternatively, sit twelfth within the Ligue 1 standings, solely 4 factors away from the relegation zone. The Breton membership sacked supervisor Julien Stephan earlier within the season, with Jorge Sampaoli now on the helm.
Sampaoli has overseen three wins in his first 5 matches, together with a 2-0 conquer Bordeaux within the Coupe de France.
Group Information
Good might be with out a number of key gamers as a result of harm, together with prime scorer Terem Moffi, midfielder Morgan Sanson, and veteran defender Dante.
Rennes, in the meantime, are set to be with out the companies of Alidu Seidu, who’s sidelined with an ACL harm.
Attainable Lineups
Good: (4-3-3)
Bulka;
Clauss, Rosario, Bombito, Bard;
Bouanani, Boudaoui, Ndombele;
Laborde, Guessand, Diop
Rennes: (3-4-3)
Mandanda;
Hateboer, Ostigard, Truffert;
Assignon, James, Matusiwa, Nagida;
Blas, Gouiri, Kalimuendo
Given Good’s spectacular house type and Rennes’ struggles on the street, the hosts are anticipated to emerge victorious on this encounter. A good, open recreation is anticipated, with Good edging out.
