Rennes of France go welcome Greek side OFI Crete on Thursday night for League Phase of Europa League. The match go happen at Roazhon Park, where Les Rouge et Noirs wan put on another impressive display for their home faithful.
Before international pause, Rennes no fit collect full continental points at Sturm Graz. Dem settle for share of points. But O Omilos enjoy better memory, as dem beat German side Hoffenheim for home.
After sixth-place finish for Ligue 1 last season, Rennes return to Europa League stage for first time since 2023-24. The French club start their League Phase campaign in Graz last month with frustration. Despite having over 60% possession and taking 23 shots on September 16, Les Rouge et Noirs were held to goalless draw at Sturm Graz. Na surprising misfire for attack wey dey purr for domestic scene.
In fact, Rennes get most potent forward line for French top flight so far with 12 goals across six matches. Franck Haise troops don score 10 times in four Roazhon Park contests. On October 11, France international Esteban Lepaul net brace as Rennes thrash relegation-tipped Auxerre 4-1. Rennes lose just one of seven competitive fixtures (W4 D2) in 2026-27 to date. Dem sit third for Ligue 1 standings, just one point behind early pacesetters Monaco.
OFI Crete never lift their domestic top-flight title, but dem dey proudly wave flag for Greece for Europa League after winning Greece Cup in April. Na club first major trophy in nearly four decades. As relative underdog for continental stage, O Omilos make exceptional start to foreign adventure, winning each of their three European matches this season by combined scoreline of 7-0. Five-goal aggregate victory over Bulgaria CSKA Sofia impressive on its own. But OFI Crete really burst into Europa League spotlight last month, when former Barcelona youngster Aitor Cantalapiedra star and score in 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.
O Omilos form don dip small since that historic triumph over Bundesliga outfit. Thursday visitors collect just one point from recent Greece Super League battles against Asteras Tripolis (2-2) and AEK Athens (0-3). After brief managerial stints at Olympiacos, NFC Volos and Panathinaikos, OFI Crete head coach Christos Kontis finally get him feet firmly under table at Greek club. The 51-year-old dey approach full year in charge.
For lineup, Rennais go line up in 4-3-3 led by Rongier, while OFI Crete set up in 3-4-3 led by Androutsos. Rennais dey led by head coach Franck Haise, while OFI Crete dey managed by Christos Kontis. The match go play at Roazhon Park.
