Rennes – Lorient: the Brittany derby! 
Rennes and Lorient meet Saturday night at Roazhon Park in a derby fans circle on the calendar. Two in-form sides face off, both carrying positive momentum — expect a physical, committed game.
Rennes finding firmer footing 
After a sluggish start, Rennes have righted the ship. The big win over Strasbourg kicked things off and Habib Beye’s men have since piled up decent results across competitions.
The draw at Le Havre halted the run but didn’t derail the momentum. A late equaliser saved the blushes and showed some mental steel.
They sit nicely in the table for now, but pressure’s on. The fixture list turns nasty from here with big league and cup tests on the way. This derby could be a turning point before a crucial stretch.
At home the Red and Blacks will also want to end a recent hoodoo against Lorient, who’ve troubled them in recent seasons.
Lorient creeping up quietly 
Promoted this season, Lorient took time to find their feet. The early days were messy, but the Merlus have steadily improved.
Wins at Nice and Lyon marked a shift, and the convincing victory over Monaco confirms Olivier Pantaloni’s side are on the rise.
Bamba Dieng is enjoying a rich vein of form and carries the attack, even if away troubles still bite. Lorient travel poorly and often lack cutting edge on the road.
Another worry: they give up too much late on. The Merlus concede a lot in the final 15 minutes — a habit that can cost you in a tight derby.
Likely line-ups
Rennes : Samba ; Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier ; Frankowski, Rongier, Camara, Merlin, Tamari ; Embolo, Lepaul
Lorient : Mvogo ; Meite, Talbi, Silva ; Kouassi, Abergel, Cadiou, Le Bris ; Pagis, Makengo ; Dieng
Football Predictions Rennes vs Lorient
Both teams to score
Both sides arrive confident and have credible attacking threats. Rennes are firmer at home, but Lorient know how to exploit space.
In a derby that’s usually tense and fast, chances should come at both ends.
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