Sturm Graz vs Rennes

Sturm Graz enter this match on a positive note, having won their two most recent fixtures against Voitsberg and Lask Linz. Over their three most recent matches with available statistics, they have held slightly more of the ball, and their second-half scoring has been a feature of their play. Daniil Khudyakov was their best-rated player over the listed matches. Rennes arrive in strong form as well, currently on a four-match unbeaten sequence that includes three consecutive victories. Most recently, they secured a narrow win against Marseille, building on earlier successes against Angers and Le Mans. E. Lepaul has been their standout attacking threat with three goals over the listed matches, while B. Samba remains their top-rated player and primary goalkeeper.

• Sturm Graz are without A. Kayombo, L. Grgic, and N. Geyrhofer, three of the six players named as absences.
• Rennes have A. Nordin, D. Cisse, and G. Oliveira reported in doubt for the fixture.
• Sturm Graz scored twice in the second half while conceding only once over the three matches with available match flow data.
• Rennes' E. Lepaul has three goals over the listed matches, while Sturm Graz's Seedy Jatta has two goals over the same window.
• Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov recorded nine saves over the listed matches, compared to five saves for Rennes' B. Samba.

Rennes enter this fixture with momentum after a string of victories in their domestic league, and their attacking output led by E. Lepaul, who has three goals over the listed matches, appears potent. While Sturm Graz have been competitive at home and possess a reliable goalkeeper in Daniil Khudyakov, who has nine saves over the listed matches, they face a challenging encounter against an in-form side. The match looks to lean towards the visitors given their recent consistency.

The league table is not available for this fixture, leaving the relative standings of both clubs unknown.