In the match of the 22nd round of the French championship Rennes will play with Lille at home. At other times these teams could fight each other for places in the European Cup, but so far only Lille is fighting in this zone. "Doges" are in fifth place, two points behind Nice and five points behind Monaco, two points ahead of Lyon and Lance, three points ahead of Brest. The situation here is very tight. Therefore, each round can change the position.

Rennes are in 12th position, two points behind Auxerre, with equal points with Angers and one more than Reims, two more than Nantes. Also a very tight position. At the same time, the composition and resources of the Bretons would allow them to fight for the highest places. So Rennes are performing far below their capabilities.

Although after a series of defeats Rennes managed to get on the winning track. In the previous match Rennes defeated away St Etienne (2:0), and earlier - Strasbourg (1:0). Before that, there were defeats from Monaco (2:3) and Brest (1:2). Rennes have big problems with the defence, although recently the Bretons have tried to tighten up this aspect. It's not going to be solved so easily and quickly anyway.

Lille, on the other hand, is going through a slight slump after a bright outburst, which consisted in the defeat of Feyenoord (6:1) in the Champions League and a victory over Saint-Etienne (4:1). "Doges" flew out of the French Cup from Dunkirk in a penalty shootout after a draw (1:1). And in the previous match Lille managed to lose at home to Le Havre (1:2). So the Dogs will be in a revengeful mood. The meeting promises to be very intriguing.