Rennes vs PSG Prediction & Betting Tips (13 February)

The 4th defeat in a row for Stade Rennais, Saturday in Lens 3-1, was too much for coach Habib Beye, sacked by his leaders. Before Lens, the Rennais had experienced a first drop in performance in the Championship, against Le Havre 1-1, and followed by defeats against Lorient 0-2 and with a much heavier score at Monaco 4-0. The elimination of the Coupe de France at the start of the month, in Marseille 3-0, did not help the coach to improve his image with his management. Rennes remains stuck in 6th place in Ligue 1, 2 points from the top 5. The trend is quite different for PSG, winner in style in the Classic against Marseille 5-0 after having struggled to win in Strasbourg 1-2.

With its 7 consecutive victories in the event, PSG remains in control of the Championship, with a lead of 2 points over Lens. Luis Enrique and his players live up to their status on the national stage with the best attack and strongest defense in the elite. Their last setbacks date back to the final matches of the league phase of the Champions League, against Sporting losing 2-1 and Newcastle 1-1. This trip to Rennes will serve as a dress rehearsal for the C1 first leg play-off scheduled for Tuesday on the AS Monaco pitch. 

The Brice Samba case is at the center of discussions in Rennes. Dismissed by Habib Beye for the trip to Lens, the number 1 goalkeeper could make his return to the group this Friday. At the same time, the executives Frankowski (right piston) and Cissé (midfielder), the less used Kamara (midfielder) and the offensive recruit Zabiri remain uncertain. Out injured in Lens, the starting defenders Aït-Boudlal and Jacquet (axial) are out. Rookies Nordin and Szymanski have just had their first start in the Championship, Nordin even being decisive on Lepaul's 9th goal this season. PSG is making the trip with its right side Hakimi, back from suspension and expected in the starting lineup.

Young Ndjantou, who took advantage of recurring packages to grab playing time in the first part of the season, will be away from the field for several months while starting midfielder Fabian Ruiz could give up a fifth consecutive match. The goalkeeper position is also much discussed in the capital, Chevalier having been relegated to the bench in favor of Safonov during the last 3 meetings. The Russian should continue in the eleven in Rennes. Author of a double in the Classic, Dembélé was the best Parisian against OM. Able to continue after having been hampered by injuries in recent months, he has accumulated 7 goals in Ligue 1.