Rennes, France — For this Friday, April 18, 2025, Stade Rennais go face FC Nantes for their own ground, Roazhon Park, for one important Ligue 1 derby. Coach Habib Beye fit retain the same starting eleven wey perform well last weekend against Havre, where dem win with 5 goals to 1. The match dey carry plenty weight, both for points and rivalry sake as dem dey fight for better positioning in the league.
Beye believe say no need to change winning team, as e fit maintain balance between defense and attack. Azor Matusiwa don shine for midfield recently, while Al-Tamari also dey hot after scoring im first goal last match. The expected lineup fit be: Samba in goal; Jacquet, Rouault, and Brassier for defense; with Assignon, Cissé, Matusiwa, Fofana, and Truffert forming midfield; Al-Tamari and Kalimuendo dey upfront. All eyes go dey on Kalimuendo who don score 14 goals this season.
On the other hand, Nantes dey 13th for the table, and dem no wan enter relegation zone. Dem need win to secure their position, and the pressure go dey high for dem as dem enter this match. Coach Antoine Kombouaré get some injury concerns, with Ludovic Blas and Alidu Seidu no fit play. Dem still need to find strategy wey go bring dem points.
This match go happen by 20:45 local time, and the Roazhon Park go burst with energy as fans dey expect nothing less than victory. Beye’s tactics against a struggling Nantes side fit determine how far Rennes go push for plank position, especially since dem don suffer decline due to unfortunate injuries and player performances.
The derby dey promise to bring out the best from these teams, as both sides dey desperate for vital points at the tail end of the season. As dem ready to clash tonight, fans hope say their team go rise to the occasion.
