Lazio and Rennes measure strength at Stadio Olimpico, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Group Stage). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation.
Lazio:
The home team plays its second match in Group E, after losing by (2‑1) in their first game in this group stage, against Cluj. In the last match he played, for Serie A, he won Genoa at home by (4-0). In its last 10 home games Lazio records 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Despite being aware of the balance of his group, Lazio does not want to give opportunities to rivals. The Italian team comes to fight for the classification and if he plays his best football he knows he can do it. Despite playing against a direct rival, he comes to seek a victory and carries with him favoritism over the conquest of the three points, for acting at home. Therefore, we must see a team with a lot of attitude and always looking for the best, because it has objectives to meet. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Rennes :
The visiting team comes to this 2nd day of the Group and after a draw in its premiere in this group stage, against elCeltic, for (1‑1). The team comes to this match after a draw away with Olympique Marseille by (1‑1). In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Rennes won 3, drew 3 and lost 4. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. There is a tendency to have goals in their away matches, since 47 of the last 55 games they played have ended with Over 1.5 goals.
The main objective of Rennes is not to be eliminated early, because that would not be suitable for this team. It happens that he is in a very balanced group and that is why a lot of this team will be demanded. At home you will not be able to lose points and away from your domains you will also need to get good results. Thus, he comes to this confrontation to achieve a positive result, something fundamental at a time like this. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
