Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

All eyes will be on Paris Saint-Germain as the reigning Ligue 1 champions kick-start their title defence against Rennes at the Parc des Princes this coming Sunday.

Form: Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes

Paris Saint-Germain Form

Consistency has not been a trademark for Paris Saint-Germain recently, and their last three matches first saw them sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal. This was followed by a 2-1 win against Aston Villa, before they lost 1-0 against Lens. Paris Saint-Germain won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Ligue 1, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored 11 and conceded eight goals.

Rennes Form

It is all or nothing with Rennes, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 4-2 against Lyon, before beating Paris FC 2-1. Unable to build on that, they lost 3-1 against Marseille. Rennes claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in 17 goals, whilst conceding ten.

Betting facts for Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Paris Saint-Germain will start him against Rennes, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Esteban Lepaul, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes

Full-time result

Paris Saint-Germain claimed seven wins, drew two and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rennes won four, drew one and lost five of their last 10 games away. Paris Saint-Germain have beaten Rennes in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Paris Saint-Germain scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Rennes scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Rennes games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Paris Saint-Germain managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Rennes kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Paris Saint-Germain have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Rennes.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Paris Saint-Germain, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in ten of the last ten games for Rennes, who managed to hit the net 1.8 times on average in these games. Paris Saint-Germain scored at least one goal in their last 20 matches.