Form and context

Juventus host Rennes on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League 2026-2027 at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus have won their first two league phase matches and sit top of the table with seven goals scored, while Rennes have picked up four points so far. Rennes have lost just once this season.

Team news

• Juventus: Francisco Conceicao is expected to miss around three weeks after dislocating his left shoulder against Lazio, and will undergo conservative treatment rather than surgery; reports suggest he could be out for a month. Kenan Yildiz is also listed among significant absences. Luciano Spalletti remains unavailable on the touchline due to suspension, and a switch to a three-man defence is expected.
• Rennes: Esteban Lepaul is highly unlikely to feature after coming off in added time against Paris FC, with Franck Haise holding little hope of him playing and the striker set for tests on a suspected ankle issue.

What the numbers say

• Juventus have won their last four home games in major European competitions, scoring 12 and conceding two.
• Rennes have lost all four of their away matches in Italy in European competitions.
• Juventus have averaged 1.8 goals for and 1.1 against across their last 10 matches in all competitions; Rennes have averaged 1.8 for and 1.8 against over the same span.
• Juventus beat Lazio 0-3 at home on 18 October in all competitions, while Rennes lost 4-3 at Paris FC the same day.

Our view

Juventus have been strong at home in Europe and lead the league phase, but they arrive after a heavy domestic defeat and with attacking options reduced by the absences of Conceicao and Yildiz. Rennes have been competitive this season but must cope without their top scorer Lepaul and have never won away in Italy in Europe.

Most likely outcome: home win - Juventus's home record in Europe and Rennes's poor away form in Italy point that way.