The reverse fixture between these two sides back in September ended 3-0 in favour of the visitors thanks to one goal each from Ludovic Blas, Adrien Truffert and Bertug Yildrim.
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Rennes could seal their place in their knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League when they travel to Puskas Arena to take on Maccabi Haifa in a Group F fixture on Thursday. The Red and Blacks are currently occupying top spot in the group having taken nine points from four games, three clear of second-placed Villarreal, who have a game in hand, while the hosts are languishing at the bottom with just a solitary point to their name from three matches. Meanwhile, the reverse fixture between these two sides back in September ended 3-0 in favour of the visitors thanks to one goal each from Ludovic Blas, Adrien Truffert and Bertug Yildrim.
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הקבוצה התארחה במגרש האימונים של פרנצווארוש וערכה הערב את האימון הראשון שלה. שרי, שואו ושימיץ’ הצטרפו. קורנו וסונדגרן צפויים להגיע
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— Maccabi Haifa FC (@mhfootballclub) November 28, 2023
Maccabi Haifa are looking to enter the knockout stage of the European competition for the first time since the 2006-07 UEFA Cup. The Israeli outfit secured their lone Europa League point this term against Panathinaikos (0-0) last month, while Messay Dego’s side then suffered a 2-1 loss to Villarreal earlier this month despite taking the lead through Abdoulaye Seck’s 29th-minute opener. As a result of that defeat, the Greens could be eliminated with two games to play if they fail to win and Villarreal beat Panathinaikos in the group’s other fixture. Meanwhile, the Greens from the Carmel are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 Israeli Premier League win over Hapoel Petah Tikva at the weekend, courtesy of first-half effort from Ilay Hajaj and Tjaronn Chery.
Rennes, on the other hand, are in a strong position to reach the knockout round of the Europa League for a second straight season, having won three of their four group games so far. The Red and Blacks suffered their lone defeat against Villarreal on October 5, but the Ligue 1 outfit managed to get the better of Panathinaikos home and away, with an aggregate scoreline of 5-2. Meanwhile, Julian Stephan’s side are heading into the match on the back of a 3-1 league win over Reims at the weekend, thanks to goals from Amine Gouiri, Benjamin Bourigeaud and Arthur Theate. It was their third top flight victory of the season, and Rennes are currently occupying tenth spot in the Ligue 1 standings, having taken 15 points from 13 games.
Maccabi Haifa probable starting lineup: Kaiuf, Sundgren, Seck, Goldberg, Cornud, Mohamed, Jaber, Khalaili, Chery, Hajaj, Pierrot
Rennes probable starting lineup: Mandanda, Doue, Wooh, Theate, Truffert, Le Fee, Matic, Bourigeaud, Blas, Terrier, Kalimuendo
Maccabi Haifa
| Opponents | Score |
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | 2-1 (W) |
| Villarreal | 1-2 (L) |
| Panathinaikos | 0-0 (D) |
| Netanya | 2-3 (W) |
| Sakhnin | 1-1 (D) |
Rennes
| Opponents | Score |
| Reims | 3-1 (W) |
| Lyon | 0-1 (L) |
| Panathinaikos | 3-1 (W) |
| Nice | 2-0 (L) |
| Strasbourg | 1-1 (D) |
| Last match-result | Score |
| Rennes beat Maccabi Haifa | 3-0 |
The Europa League fixture between Maccabi Haifa and Rennes will take place at Puskas Arena on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
| Maccabi Haifa vs Rennes | Key Details |
| Date | November 30 |
| Venue | Puskas Arena |
| Kickoff time in Hungary | 6:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in Israel | 7:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in France | 6:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:15 pm |
Football fans in France can watch the match on RMC Sport network. Meanwhile, those in Israel can catch the live action via Sport 2.
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