Stade Rennais v Olympiakos: Probable line-ups for Europa League meeting

Stade Rennais host Olympiakos at Roazhon Park on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in the fourth round of the Europa League league phase, with both teams facing significant availability issues ahead of the match.

Brice Samba and Esteban Lepaul are unavailable for Stade Rennais because of injury, while Ayanda Sishuba is ineligible for the fixture. The French side can nevertheless call on Boulaye Dia, Mahamadou Nagida and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal.

Nicolas Lemaitre is expected to start in goal, behind a three-man defence of Anthony Rouault, Charlie Cresswell and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal.

Mahamadou Nagida, Mahdi Camara and Valentin Rongier are likely to form the central midfield, with Sebastian Szymanski and Przemysław Frankowski providing width. Boulaye Dia and Mousa Al-Tamari are expected to lead the attack.

Probable Stade Rennais XI

Goalkeeper: Nicolas Lemaitre

Defenders: Anthony Rouault, Charlie Cresswell, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal

Midfielders: Mahamadou Nagida, Mahdi Camara, Valentin Rongier, Sebastian Szymanski, Przemysław Frankowski

Forwards: Boulaye Dia, Mousa Al-Tamari

Olympiakos will also be without several players who are not eligible to play in the Europa League. The unavailable group includes Balsa Popovic, Lorenzo Scipioni, Yusuf Yazıcı, Joel Roca, Marius Mouandilmadji, Clayton and Ayoub El Kaabi.

Imanol Alguacil is expected to select Stefan Ortega Moreno in goal, with his experience making him the probable choice. Lorenzo Pirola and Panayiotis Retsos are set to form the central defensive partnership, while Santiago Hezze and Remo Freuler are likely to provide protection and ball recovery in midfield.

Jota Silva and Gelson Martins should operate in the wide areas, with Chiquinho playing in the creative role behind the striker. Roman Iaremtchouk is set to lead the line for the Greek side.

Probable Olympiakos XI

Goalkeeper: Stefan Ortega Moreno

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Lorenzo Pirola, Panayiotis Retsos, Manolis Saliakas

Defensive midfielders: Santiago Hezze, Remo Freuler

Attacking midfielders: Jota Silva, Chiquinho, Gelson Martins

Striker: Roman Iaremtchouk

The match is Stade Rennais’ fourth fixture of the Europa League league phase. It will be played at Roazhon Park, with kick-off details and broadcast information to be confirmed ahead of the meeting.