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Rennes will look to respond to last weekend’s defeat at Lyon when they welcome Paris FC to Roazhon Park on Sunday in a Ligue 1 contest that could prove decisive in the race for European qualification.
The Red and Blacks head into the penultimate fixture of the campaign sitting two points adrift of the top four, knowing anything less than victory could severely dent their hopes of securing a Champions League place ahead of a difficult final-day trip to Marseille.
Paris, meanwhile, have already secured survival in their first season back in the top flight and remain in contention for a top-half finish after piecing together an impressive run of results under Antoine Kombouare.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Rennes vs. Paris FC key stats
- Each of Rennes' last six matches has produced over 9.5 corners, while the same trend has been seen in Paris’s previous six away league fixtures.
- Esteban Lepaul has scored a league-high 19 goals, including one in each of his last three appearances.
- Rennes are unbeaten in their previous five meetings with Paris FC, recording three victories.
- The Red and Blacks have won four of their last five Ligue 1 outings.
Rennes vs. Paris FC preview: Hosts seeking immediate response
Rennes vs Paris FC — Tale of the Tape
| Rennes | vs | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 11th |
| 56 | Points | 41 |
| 56 | Goals For | 44 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 47 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 9th |
Rennes may have suffered a setback in last weekend’s 4-2 defeat at Lyon, but there were still encouraging attacking signs from Franck Haise’s side, who continued their recent trend of creating chances consistently in the final third.
Before that defeat, the Brittany outfit had recorded four successive Ligue 1 victories, with wins over Nice, Reims, Strasbourg and Nantes strengthening their late push towards the Champions League places.
Rennes’ form at Roazhon Park has also remained strong in recent months, with the Red and Blacks losing only once across their previous six home league fixtures while winning four during that run.
Set-piece situations could prove decisive here, especially against visitors that have struggled to defend dead-ball scenarios throughout the campaign, conceding a league-high percentage of goals from such situations.
Meanwhile, Paris travel west in excellent spirits after thrashing Brest 4-0 last time out, a result that further underlined the progress made since Antoine Kombouare took charge in February.
That victory was an ideal response to their defeat against Lille in the previous match, which remains Les Bleus’ only loss in their last 10 league outings (W5, D4).
Paris’ resilience has been particularly evident on the road, having gone unbeaten in their last seven away fixtures in the French top flight, although only two of those matches ended in victory.
Les Bleus have also looked sharp in attack, scoring at least three goals in each of their last four matches, suggesting this could develop into an entertaining encounter even if the visitors remain outsiders given they have less pressure riding on this fixture compared to their hosts.
Rennes vs. Paris FC form guide & betting tips
| Rennes | vs | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|
WWWWL |
Form | DWWLW |
| 12 | Points | 10 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 4th |
| 13 | Goals For | 12 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 4 |
WWWWL |
Form (All Comps) | DWWLW |
Whispers predicts: Rennes 2-1 Paris FC
Bookmakers understandably favour Rennes for this encounter, largely due to the hosts’ strong home form and greater motivation in the race for European qualification, and we are backing a home victory at 1.52.
However, Paris’ recent consistency should ensure this is far from straightforward, with their attacking returns pointing towards goals at both ends, making BTTS Yes at 1.62 an appealing selection.
Punters seeking greater value could therefore turn towards Rennes to win alongside over 2.5 goals at 1.98, while Esteban Lepaul is tipped to score anytime at 1.83 given his consistency in front of goal.
The corners market also stands out considering the recent trends involving both teams; Rennes have registered no fewer than 11 corners in each of their last four outings, meaning over 10.5 corners at 2.62 offers strong value, although over 9.5 corners at 1.67 appears the safer option.
> Rennes win at 1.52 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – Yes at 1.62 | Likelihood: Probable
> Anytime scorer – Esteban Lepaul at 1.83 Likelihood: Possible
> Rennes win & over 2.5 goals at 1.98 | Likelihood: Possible
> Anytime scorer – Esteban Lepaul at 1.83 Likelihood: Possible
> Over 10.5 corners at 2.62 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Rennes 2-1 Paris FC at 8.75 | Likelihood: Outsider