PSG vs Rennes: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

This week in Ligue 1, we have a matchup between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain. On Friday at 8 p.m. Nigerian time, Luis Enrique's squad will face a battle against Julien Stéphan's squad at Parc des Princes.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Among Ligue 1's most prominent teams, Paris Saint-Germain is among the most illustrious in the world. They have been the undisputed kings of French football for the last several seasons, and their reign as champions seems sure to continue. 

Last season, Luis Enrique's squad won Ligue 1, and they will defend their championship this year. Currently, PSG are atop Ligue 1 with thirteen points from five matches played. They are tied for first place with AS Monaco in third place and Marseille in second place, all on points.

On Friday night, PSG will face Rennes in Ligue 1. They are coming off a 1-1 draw away to Reims in the league. The team had previously won 3-1 at home in front of their supporters in the league and 1-0 at Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League.

Rennes is a well-established French team that usually does well and is okay with being demoted to Ligue 2. Last season, they finished tenth place in Ligue 1; thus, they would be content with a repeat performance. 

After five games, Julien Stéphan's squad has seven points, enough for eighth place in Ligue 1. As Monaco moves up to third position, Rennes falls six points behind.

Rennes will play PSG away from home in Friday's Ligue 1 fixture after playing to a 1-1 draw with Lens in front of their home supporters in the league. The team had previously lost 2-1 on the road to Reims in the league and then won 3-0 at home against Montpellier in Ligue 1.

PSG x Rennes Team News

For their match against Rennes, Paris Saint-Germain will likely use a 4-3-3 formation. Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Lucas Beraldo will line up before Matvei Safonov in PSG's defence. The midfield trio will consist of Lee Kang-in, Vitinha, and Joao Neves. The three most probable attackers up front are Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Randal Kolo Muani.

The 3-4-2-1 configuration is the most probable starting lineup for Rennes versus Paris Saint-Germain. For Rennes, the starting lineup consists of Steve Mandanda in goal and Hans Hateboer, Christopher Wooh, and Alidu Seidu up front. The four midfielders participating are Lorenz Assignon, Baptiste Santamaria, Azor Matusiwa, and Adrien Truffert. Two playmakers, Ludovic Blas and Albert Gronbaek Erlykke, will flank a lone striker, Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Our Predictions

Paris Saint-Germain to win 3-0 @ 9.25 on Sky247.ng

Paris Saint-Germain has a superior squad and has been outstanding in Ligue 1 thus far this season. However, Rennes are currently performing relatively well. It seems unlikely that PSG will lose this league match by more than a single goal.

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