Rennes hosts AS Saint-Étienne this Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 p.m., at Roazhon Park, for the 13th day of Ligue 1. The two teams, looking for points to move away from the relegation zone, will face in a crucial duel for their respective ambitions. Discover the teams' forms, absences, probable line-ups and details to follow this match.
Rennes – Saint-Étienne: the stakes of the match
The pressure is great for both clubs, who are looking to get out of a dangerous zone in the standings. Rennes, 15th with only 11 points, is a breath away from the play-off place. The change of coach with the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli has not yet borne fruit, and the Bretons hope that this meeting will mark the start of a recovery. For their part, the Greens of Saint-Étienne, 13th with 13 points, are in a better position but remain under threat from the teams at the bottom of the table. A victory could allow them to breathe a bit and continue their maintenance operation.
The forms of the teams
Stade Rennais is going through a complicated period, with three consecutive defeats in Ligue 1. After a debacle at Auxerre (4-0) which cost Julien Stéphan his place, the Bretons fell at home against Toulouse (0-2) before losing on the Lille pitch (1-0) under the leadership of Jorge Sampaoli. The takeover by the Argentinian technician has not yet produced any effect, and the Rennes must react to avoid falling further in the rankings. At home, Rennes must regain the offensive efficiency of its leaders like Kalimuendo and Gouiri while solidifying a defense that is too often found wanting.
AS Saint-Étienne, promoted this season, remains on an encouraging path. The Greens have won two of their last three home matches, beating Strasbourg (2-0) et Montpellier (1-0). Their only recent defeat came in the derby against Lyon (1-0)a setback difficult to digest but which did not break their morale. With an attack carried by Davitashvili (5 goals) and Sissoko (3 goals), the Greens showed that they could be dangerous. However, their away performances still need to improve, and this trip to Rennes will be an important test to confirm their progress.
The different absences
For this meeting, Jorge Sampaoli will have to compose without Seiduvictim of a ruptured cruciate ligament which will keep him away from the field until the end of the season. Replacement goalkeeper Alemdar is also absent. However, the return of Truffertsuspended against Lille, provides a valuable solution on the left flank. Sampaoli will also have to decide whether he starts Blasleft on the bench on the last day despite his three goals in Ligue 1 this season.
Saint-Étienne travels to Roazhon Park with a reduced squad. Nadé, Briançon and Monconduitall in the recovery phase, should not be available. Full-back Maçon and New Zealand striker Old, still injured, will also be missing. Despite these absences, the Greens can count on the form of Davitashvili and Sissoko, as well as the solidity of Bouchouari, decisive scorer against Montpellier.
The probable compositions of Rennes – Saint-Étienne
- The probable composition of Rennes: Mandanda – Ostigard, Wooh, Faye – Assignon, Blas, Matusiwa, Truffert – Gronbaek, Kalimuendo, Gouiri.
Absent: Seidu, Alemdar (injured).
- The probable composition of Saint-Etienne: Larsonneur – Appiah, Abdelhamid, Batubinsika, Ekwah, Pétrot – Cafaro, Mouton, Bouchouari, Davitashvili – Sissoko.
Absent or uncertain: Nadé (return), Maçon, Old (injured), Monconduit, Briançon (return).
At what time and on which channel to watch Rennes – Saint-Étienne?
The match between Rennes and Saint-Étienne will be broadcast this Saturday, November 30 at 17:00 on BeIn Sport 1. The complete TV program of the day can be found here.
