On Thu Feb 23rd, Rennes hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in a clash of the Europa League. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Rennes is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Clermont. Arnaud Muinga struck first for Rennes in the 37th minute, then Arnaud Muinga added another in the 64th minute In the end, Clermont was frustrated by Rennes’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Rennes ended the match with the shutout victory. Rennes is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while shakhtar Donetsk is fresh off their 2-1 win against Rennes. Kryskiv struck first for Shakhtar Donetsk in the 11th minute, then Artem Bondarenko added another in the 45th minute on a penalty kick. Shakhtar Donetsk looks to continue their winning ways, having 8 wins in their last 10 matches.
On Feb 16th, Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Rennes in their last match together. Shakhtar Donetsk won by a score of 2 to 1. Dmytro Kryskiv scored the first goal for Shakhtar Donetsk in the 11th minute, then Artem Bondarenko added another in the 45th minute on a penalty kick.
Sudakov and Lassina Traore are the top scorers for Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Amine Gouiri has been the most effective weapon for Rennes lately. The French attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.