Lens face off with Rennes at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 action this Saturday.Lens come into this game on the back of 2-2 draw against Olympique de Marseille. The result kept them seventh in the Ligue 1 standings.Rennes, on the other hand, come into the game following a 1-1 home draw against Lorient.90+3' : Fin de la rencontre au Roazhon Park. Match nul entre Rennes et Lorient. #SRFCFCL 1-1 pic.twitter.com/AVzvFAAyg9— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) February 3, 2021Lens vs Rennes Head-to-HeadRennes hold the advantage in recent outings between these two teams. In the last five fixtures, Rennes have won on three occasions while Lens emerged victorious on two.The recent form, however, favors the home team. Lens have lost just once in their last five matches and have picked up eight points in that period.Rennes' match against Marseille last weekend was called off due to Marseille supporters violently attacking the club's training ground. Rennes have picked up just one win in their last five games.Lens form guide: D-W-L-W-DRennes form guide: D-L-W-D-D#Réactions 🎥Franck #Haise après Lens - @OM_Officiel #RCLOM #rclens pic.twitter.com/dNtEOTq14S— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) February 3, 2021Lens vs Rennes Team NewsLensDefender Cheick Traore remains sidelined with a long-term Achilles problem, while forward Ignatius Ganago is out with a muscle injury. Aside from them, it’s likely that Lens will name a similar side to the one that played Marseille on Wednesday.Injured: Cheick Traore, Ignatius GanagoDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneRennesFlavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, and Serhou Guirassy are currently injured for Rennes and will not play a part in this game. Injured: Flavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, Serhou GuirassyDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneLens vs Rennes Predicted XILens predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Jean-Louis Leca, Clement Michelin, Jonathan Gradit, Facundo Medina, Jonathan Clauss, Cheick Doucoure, Seko Fofana, Massadio Haidara, Gael Kakuta, Florian Sotoca, Simon BanzaRennes Predicted XI (4-3-3): Romain Salin; Faitout Maouassa, Nayef Aguerd, Gerzino Nyamsi, Hamari Traore; Steven Nzonzi, Eduardo Camavinga, Adrien Truffert; Martin Terrier, Jeremy Doku, Clement GrenierLens vs Rennes PredictionThe game promises to be one of the most interesting Ligue 1 showdowns this weekend. The two clubs are separated by just two points and two places.The hosts have looked dangerous recently, having earned an impressive win over Montpellier last weekend. The draw against Marseille will also boost their confidence.Rennes have built an excellent squad over the past year but will need to earn a string of victories to challenge Monaco for a place in the top four. Les Rennais have not been at their best in recent weeks and will have to step up to the plate against Lens.We expect a home win for in-form Lens.Prediction: Lens 2-1 Rennes