Rennes host league leaders Paris Saint Germain at Roazhon Park in Ligue 1’s Round 22, with European ambitions colliding against title momentum. Rennes sit 6th on 31 points and in Conference League contention, but arrive in poor form (LLLDW) and with a negative goal difference (-3). PSG, by contrast, are flying: top of the table on 51 points, with five straight league wins and the division’s best attack (48 goals) and defence (16 conceded).
History and recent form strongly tilt this fixture towards the champions. PSG have won four of the last five meetings in all competitions, including a 5–0 demolition in Paris in December and a 4–1 victory on their last visit to Roazhon Park. Rennes’ home record (5 wins from 10, 19 scored, 11 conceded) is solid, but their defence will be severely tested by a PSG side averaging 2.3 goals per game.
Rennes’ hopes rest heavily on Esteban Lepaul (9 league goals, 3 assists) and Breel Embolo, but they are hit by injuries to A. Ait Boudlal, P. Frankowski, J. Jacquet and G. Kamara, with D. Cisse and Y. Zabiri doubtful. PSG also miss F. Ruiz, S. Mayulu and Q. Ndjantou, yet still boast in-form attackers Bradley Barcola (7 goals) and Ousmane Dembélé (7 goals, 4 assists).
Verdict: Rennes’ strong home output should keep them competitive, but PSG’s superior form and firepower make an away win – with goals – the most likely outcome.
