Separated by one point in the bottom half of the Ligue 1 table, Paris FC and Stade Rennes prepare to meet for the first time in 44 years at Stade Jean Bouin on Friday, 7 November.
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Paris FC vs Rennes prediction: Visitors to taste defeat in the French capital
Key stats
- Paris FC have won twice across their last seven league outings (D2, L3).
- The hosts are winless in back-to-back Ligue 1 home games (D1, L1).
- Joint-high Eight of Rennes’ 11 games this term have seen both sides score.
- Les Rennais are winless away from home this season.
Correct score prediction: Paris FC 3-2 Rennes
In perhaps their most impressive win all season, Paris FC halted a streak of three winless games to beat high-flying Monaco at Stade Louis II by the narrowest of margins. Barring their blank on the opening matchday against Angers, the Parisians have netted in 10 consecutive Ligue 1 matches, providing Stephane Gilli with optimism ahead of Rennes’ visit.
The visitors, in contrast, are on a run of eight consecutive away winless trips in the French top division dating back to last season. With four successive away draws, having netted twice in each of the last three, Rennes will be eager to turn things around.
However, impressive results against big guns Monaco and Lyon should boost morale in the home dugout, which might as well be difficult to shake for Rennes, who beat Strasbourg 4-1 last matchday. Expect Paris FC to edge the visitors in their first meeting since 1981.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds in Paris’ favour
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Paris FC haven’t enjoyed the best of defensive performances this season despite their attacking power, with only two sides conceding more than their 20 goals this term. Les Parisiens have 5/4 (2.25) odds assigned to them, implying a 44.4% probability of victory.
Rennes are in poor form away from home in the French top-flight, but have lost just once across their last nine games (W2, D6). Priced at 15/8 (2.87), they carry a 34.8% chance of success in Paris.
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Most recent H2Hs: A rare encounter
Paris FC and Rennes meet in Ligue 1 for the first time since the 1981/82 season, with each side winning four H2Hs apiece across their last eight meetings. However, Rennes have lost three previous trips to Paris FC without finding the back of the net.
Paris preview: Handful of absentees
Five players are missing from Gilli’s roster: Jonathan Ikone, Nhoa Sangui, Vincent Marchetti, Hamed Traore and Adama Camara.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Chergui, Mbow, Otavio, De Smet, Lees-Melou, Kebbal, Lopez, Simon, Doucet & Geubbels
Last five matches:
- Monaco 0-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 3-3 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 1-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
Rennes preview: Full strength
Habib Beye has a perfectly fit squad, except for the absence of Nordi Mukiele.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Roualt, Jacquet, Brassier, Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Cisse, Merlin, Lepaul & Meite
Last five matches:
- Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 1-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 2-2 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Ilan Kebbal
Kebbal has been instrumental in Paris FC’s journey so far this season, with nine goal contributions (G5, A4) in 11 appearances, including a goal and an assist in their draw with Lyon two matchdays ago. Four of his of his five goals have come on home turf and that should provide him with the momentum to upset the Rennais backline.