MATCH DETAILS
Rennes v. Lyon
March 30, 2019
Roazhon Park, Rennes
MATCH PREVIEW
Rennes face off against Lyon in a thrilling match day 30 encounter at Roazhon Park.
Rennes are in tremendous form this season and are playing some unexpected football, including victories over the leagues' top teams. They currently sit eighth in the table, winning three and drawing two in their last five home matches. Having already defeated Lyon 2-0 in early December, they will be confident of three points again at home. However, Rennes will be without a number of players, as Hamari Traore, Ramy Bensebaini and Benjamin Bourigeaud are suspended, wile Romain Danze, Ludovic Baal , Rafik Guitane, Jakob Johansson and Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu are out injured.
Lyon come in third in the table, though they've struggled recently, including a loss to 16th-place Monaco and a draw with 10th-place Strasbourg. Looking at their recent form, it will be more difficult for Brunco Genesio's side to beat Rennes at their home, where they are unbeaten in their last seven. Lyon will be without Kenny Tete, Ferland Mendy, Amine Gouiri, Lenny Pintor and Maxwel Cornet due to injuries.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Rennes: Tomas Koubek (GK), Mehdi Zeffane, Damien Da Silva, Mexer, Souleyman Doumbia, Benjamin Andre, Clement Grenier, Ismaila Sarr, Hatem Ben Arfa, Romain Del Castillo, M'Baye Niang
Lyon: Anthony Lopes (GK), Rafael, Marcelo, Jason Denayer, Fernando Marcal, Lucas Tousart, Houssem Aouar, Bertrand
MATCH DETAILS
Rennes v. Lyon
March 30, 2019
Roazhon Park, Rennes
MATCH PREVIEW
Rennes face off against Lyon in a thrilling match day 30 encounter at Roazhon Park.
Rennes are in tremendous form this season and are playing some unexpected football, including victories over the leagues' top teams. They currently sit eighth in the table, winning three and drawing two in their last five home matches. Having already defeated Lyon 2-0 in early December, they will be confident of three points again at home. However, Rennes will be without a number of players, as Hamari Traore, Ramy Bensebaini and Benjamin Bourigeaud are suspended, wile Romain Danze, Ludovic Baal , Rafik Guitane, Jakob Johansson and Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu are out injured.
Lyon come in third in the table, though they've struggled recently, including a loss to 16th-place Monaco and a draw with 10th-place Strasbourg. Looking at their recent form, it will be more difficult for Brunco Genesio's side to beat Rennes at their home, where they are unbeaten in their last seven. Lyon will be without Kenny Tete, Ferland Mendy, Amine Gouiri, Lenny Pintor and Maxwel Cornet due to injuries.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Rennes: Tomas Koubek (GK), Mehdi Zeffane, Damien Da Silva, Mexer, Souleyman Doumbia, Benjamin Andre, Clement Grenier, Ismaila Sarr, Hatem Ben Arfa, Romain Del Castillo, M'Baye Niang
Lyon: Anthony Lopes (GK), Rafael, Marcelo, Jason Denayer, Fernando Marcal, Lucas Tousart, Houssem Aouar, Bertrand Traore, Nabil Fekir, Memphis Depay, Moussa Dembele
COMBINED XI
PLAYERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Defender: Marcelo (8 credits): Marcelo is the heart of Lyon's defence and is averaging 4.4 clearances, 1.0 tackles and 2.1 interceptions per match in his 25 league appearances.
Midfielder: Nabil Fekir (10 credits): Fekir is the second leading goal-scorer for his club with nine goals and five assists in 22 appearances. His form has dipped in the past few matches, but he is still averaging a solid 1.6 key passes, 1.5 shots on target and 1.4 dribbles per match.
Forward: Moussa Dembele (10.5 credits): Dembele leads Lyon with 12 goals in 24 appearances, a span that has also seen him pick up three assists. He also comes in with five goals in his last four matches while averaging 1.0 key passes, 1.3 shots on target and 0.8 dribbles per game this season.
Captain: Nabil Fekir
Vice-Captain: Hatem Ben Arfa
