Group F of the UEFA Europa League is divided into two. Rennes and the Spanish side Villarreal are likely to make up the top two places. Third place is likely to be played between Maccabi Haifa and Panathinaikos. The third position in the group will give the right to qualify for the Conference League and would not mean an end to the international campaign of the teams. Rennes had the second-best defense in Ligue 1 last season. They are difficult opponent to crack. However, they lost some of their top offensive players over the summer. Jeremy Doku, who moved to Manchester City for 60 million, will be just as difficult to replace. Maccabi Haifa have not won any of their last six away games in the competition. At the same time, they lost five of the last six games with French clubs. Rennes have yet to lose a competitive game this season.