Maccabi Haifa FC vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 30/11/2023, 03:59  by Sridhar in Europa League Predictions

It’s top versus bottom in Group F of the UEFA Europa League as Rennes travel to take on Maccabi Haifa. This match will be played at the neutral location of Puskas Arena in Budapest on Thursday with the visitors top of the table with nine points and the hosts bottom with a single point. Maccabi may be having just one point in their kitty; they are still in with a chance. They will be unable to finish in the top-two if they don’t win against Rennes and Villarreal beat Panathinaikos. The lack of regular action has been a concern as they have hardly played in the recent times. Even in matches that were played, Maccabi have won only two across their last eight matches, losing three and drawing two. Their performances in the Europa League have been damning, as they started with a 7-2 loss to Tottenham followed by a 3-0 defeat to Rennes. Even the 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on matchday four was a poor reflection of their struggles in Europe.

Rennes have a lot riding on this match as they look to confirm qualification to the knockouts. They will be confirmed in the top-two spots if they beat Maccabi here or if they draw and Panathinaikos drop points against Villarreal. They come into this match on the back of a 3-1 win over Reims, giving them confidence of doing the job here. Their Europa League performance is a complete contrast to that of Maccabi, as Rennes have won three of their four matches in this competition. The only reverse came against Villarreal, but otherwise they have been impressive.