Jump directly to the content

Leicester City travel to France to face Rennes in the second leg of their last 16 Europa Conference League tie this evening.

The Foxes hold a 2-0 lead heading into this match and you would think they should have enough to progress.

Brendan Rodgers knows the Europa Conference League is Leicester's best chance of European football next year
4
Brendan Rodgers knows the Europa Conference League is Leicester's best chance of European football next yearCredit: Getty

Goals from Marc Albrighton and Kelechi Iheanacho ensured that Leicester have a healthy advantage over the Ligue 1 side heading into the second leg.

However, Rennes are performing well in the league, sitting in fourth place. They also finished top of their group ahead of Vitesse Arnhem and Tottenham Hotspur.

So, this certainly won't be an easy game for the Foxes and you would think they have to score the first goal to put the tie to bed.

If they don't, and Rennes score first, it could become a very tricky tie to negotiate.

Rennes are a strong side and could pose Leicester some problems
4
Rennes are a strong side and could pose Leicester some problemsCredit: AFP

Rennes v Leicester: Date and kick-off time

This Europa Conference League match is due to take place tonight at Roazhon Park.

Kick off is scheduled for 5:45pm.

Leicester have won all three of their Europa Conference League games so far and will look to keep that run going.

Rennes v Leicester: How to follow

This match will be broadcast on BT Sport ESPN with coverage starting at 5:15pm.

BT Sport customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

Updates will also be live on talkSPORT throughout the evening.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2, click HERE for the live stream.

  • App iPhone – 
  • Android – 
  • Radio – talkSPORT is available across the United Kingdom via DAB digital radio and on 1089 or 1053 AM
  • TV – Listen to talkSPORT through your TV on the following channels: Sky: Channel 0108 Virgin Media: Channel 927 Freeview: Channel 723 Freesat: Channel 731
Albrighton opened the scoring for Leicester at the King Power last week
4
Albrighton opened the scoring for Leicester at the King Power last weekCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Rennes v Leicester: Team news

Rennes: Dogan, Alemdar, Traore, Omari, Aguerd, Truffert, Majer, Martin, Santamaria, Bourigeaud, Terrier, Laborde

Subs: Bonet, Damergy, Guirassy, Tchaouna, Diouf, Tait, Assignon, Meling, Ugochukwu, Tel, Belocian

Leicester: Schmeichel, Justin, Amartey, Fofana, Thomas, Tielemans, Ndidi, Dewsbury-Hall, Albrighton, Barnes, Iheanacho

Subs: Jakupović, Odunze, Ricardo, Vestergaard, Choudhury, Maddison, Lookman, Pérez.

Fofana could make his first appearance of the season tonight
4
Fofana could make his first appearance of the season tonightCredit: Getty

Rennes v Leicester: What has been said?

Brendan Rodgers said: “Clearly they’re doing very well. It would have shone a torch on our performance to keep a clean sheet when they score four away at Lyon. Let’s show we can be a serious contender.

"All of the teams from this point will be good teams. It’s about showing our A game.”

Cheltenham Festival Betting Offers

CLAIM ALL THE BEST CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OFFERS HERE

888Sport Get 50/1 Bob Olinger to win the 13.30 on Thursday* -

888sport: Deposit min £10 using promo code 888ODDS • Bet £1 on your selection at normal odds in the regular market • If your selection wins, we’ll pay you out at the normal price and any extra winnings from the advertised enhanced price will be paid to you in Free Bets • Free Bets are granted within 72 hours and expire after 7 days • Restrictions apply to withdrawals, payment methods and countries & Full T&C’s apply 18+ Begambleaware.org

Topics
cricket exchange