Paris vs Rennes Prediction
🔊 How will the first match of the 12th round in the French football championship conclude? On Friday, Ligue 1 will feature a clash between Paris and Rennes. These teams are sitting next to each other in the middle of the standings and have been putting on quite a decent display in recent rounds. A detailed analysis of this matchup and a prediction for its outcome can be found below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Paris and Rennes have not played any official matches against each other prior to this day.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Paris Team Overview
🔵 After the last international break, Paris experienced a slight dip in form, losing two consecutive matches. As the new break approaches, fans are understandably anxious. However, following those defeats, Stéphane Gilli's squad managed to recover, securing four points in their last two outings, which lifted them to 11th place in the league standings.
⚫ Paris faced a challenging schedule recently, but the capital club navigated it with honor. They drew 3-3 at home against Lyon and secured an away victory over Monaco with a 1-0 win. The match against Monaco was remarkable, as Stéphane Gilli's men restricted their opponents to just one shot on target.
Match Results: Paris

Stade Rennes Team Overview
🔴 This season, Rennes have frequently ended matches in draws-six out of their 11 games so far. This has kept Habib Beye's side stuck in mid-table, as points have been accumulated at a slow pace. Currently, the "red and blacks" sit in 10th place with 15 points.
⚫ In their latest fixture, Rennes secured an impressive home victory over Strasbourg with a 4-1 scoreline. The 25-year-old French forward Esteban Lepaul stood out with a hat-trick, scoring all goals from open play. It's worth noting the focus of Habib Beye's men on the opponent's goal, as they managed six shots on target compared to just two from Strasbourg.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Latest news
Paris
❌ Forward Nanitamo Ikone will miss the match against Rennes due to injury. The 27-year-old picked up the injury in the game against Lyon during the 10th round of Ligue 1. In that match, Ikone felt unwell early on and was substituted in the 23rd minute. Midfielder Vincent Marchetti (hamstring injury) and defender Hamari Traore (leg injury) are also doubtful for the game.
Stade Rennes
🟥 Defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal will miss the upcoming match against Paris due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
❌ The participation of Polish defender Przemysław Frankowski in the upcoming match is doubtful due to health concerns. According to local sports media, the coaching staff has decided to give the player a short rest after a demanding month.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Guillaume Paradis. Over the span of 43 matches he has refereed, Paradis averages 3.72 yellow cards per game with 28 fouls. In 11 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Paris averages 1.8 per game, while Rennes averages 2.1. Both teams have received relatively few cautions this season, and Paradis isn't quick to hand them out either. Therefore, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Paris's average individual total in the league is 1.6 goals per match, with Rennes matching that at 1.6 as well. The goal-scoring record for these teams is as follows: the hosts average 3.5, while the visitors average 3.2. Considering these stats, we recommend betting on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the last eleven Ligue 1 encounters, Paris has averaged 4.6 corners per game, while Rennes has averaged 5.3. Both teams frequently attack down the wings, leading to corner opportunities. Therefore, we suggest betting on total corners over 8.5.
Editorial Prediction
In the last round, both teams secured victories in impressive fashion, and currently, their levels appear quite similar. Considering that Rennes have drawn in their last four away matches, we anticipate another stalemate here, predicting a 2-2 finish. In their previous match against one of the league leaders, Rennes scored four goals, showcasing their attacking prowess. We believe that in the upcoming encounter, the visitors will score more than one goal.
