Sports Innovation previews the Ligue 1 match between PSG and Rennes and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Paris Saint-Germain look to take another step to the Ligue 1 title when they host Rennes at the Parc des Princes on Friday night.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side head into the contest with a 13-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table. They’re on a 14-match unbeaten run (W9 D5) and thrashed last season’s champions Lille 5-1 last weekend.
While Rennes have fared well themselves in a solid fifth place, the visitors have lost their last three away games. They’ve struggled on the road all season, winning just three times in 11 trips (D3 L5).
Our tip
Facts and figures for PSG vs Rennes in Ligue 1.
- PSG have not lost 21 of the last 23 home matches
- PSG have won 14 of the last 16 home matches
- PSG have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
- Rennes have scored in 23 of the last 24 matches
- Rennes have lost the last 4 away matches in a row
- Rennes have not won the last 4 away matches in a row
- In 3 of the last 4 away matches Rennes played, both teams scored
- Rennes have conceded in the last 4 away matches in a row
- PSG have scored in 18 of the last 20 matches versus Rennes
- In 7 of the last 9 PSG home matches versus Rennes the sum of goals was over 2.5
- PSG have won 5 of the last 6 home matches versus Rennes
- In the last 4 PSG matches versus Rennes the sum of goals was under 3.5
- PSG have conceded in 7 of the last 8 matches versus Rennes
Current form — PSG vs Rennes
Parisians continue to collect points
PSG look in good shape before their upcoming match, as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last 3 matches they first beat Reims by 4-0, before drawing 0-0 and then losing 6-5 on penalties to Nice in the French Cup. They were back as winners last time out when they took out Lille 5-1.
Away side struggling for consistency
Rennes are a bit back and forth at the moment, but at least mostly forth, as they beat Bordeaux by 6-0. Following that up proved too difficult as they lost 2-1 against Clermont Foot, before claiming 3 points in a 2-0 win against Brest.
How do the bookies view it?
Being both the bookmakers’ favorite at odds 1.55, and with stronger performances lately than Rennes has put on show, PSG seem the natural pick. Should this price be a tad low for your betting strategy, consider adding it to an accumulator.
PSG vs Rennes – Fixture History
The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Rennes came away as 2-0 winners. In was a match played at Roazhon Park back in October 2021 in the Ligue 1.
In the last 10 meetings of these teams, however, an advantage was formed on the side of PSG, and these matches were also remembered for a large number of goals.
Current table in the Ligue 1
Primary goal getter
Looking at the goalscorer market, it would seem a good idea to side with Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi. They are both on fine runs of form at the moment and will surely want to add more goals against Rennes.
The visitors will be looking to in-form Martin Terrier to find the net once again, as he has been their main man recently.
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