Match Overview

Paris Saint-Germain are set to welcome Rennes at Parc des Princes on 28 September 2024, at 00:30. PSG want to extend their winning streak on the home grounds to three matches, given the fact that they have been in stunning form of late and coach sideswipe whistling with Kylian Mbappe. Even though Rennes are not regarded as good travellers, the fact that they are capable of shocking any team cannot be overlooked. However, PSG are one of the teams that are likely to win the match under review.

Match Details

• Date: 28/09/2024
• Kick-off Time: 00:30
• Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

Pitch Report

Parc des Princes’ pitch is quick, well-kept, and personnel, therefore, permitting PSG to execute their finely tuned system, which is characterized by high pressing, possession, and quick passing. The quick passing of the ball across the surface provides the definitive advantage to PSG as the team is offensively oriented. Rennes, on the other hand, are destroyers and quick masters, and, therefore, will be handling the pressure of relentless pressing throughout the match.

Points Table

Team A Analysis: PSG

• Key Player: Ousmane Dembele (likely to start after scoring as a substitute in the last match).
• Probable Playing XI:
  1. Gianluigi Donnarumma (injured; replacement)
  2. Achraf Hakimi
  3. Marquinhos
  4. Milan Škriniar
  5. Lucas Hernandez
  6. Manuel Ugarte
  7. Vitinha
  8. Warren Zaire-Emery
  9. Ousmane Dembele
  10. Kylian Mbappe
  11. Randal Kolo Muani

Team B Analysis: Rennes

• Key Player: Arnaud Kalimuendo
• Probable Playing XI:
  1. Steve Mandanda
  2. Lorenz Assignon
  3. Arthur Theate
  4. Christopher Wooh
  5. Birger Meling
  6. Nemanja Matic
  7. Baptiste Santamaria
  8. Ludovic Blas
  9. Amine Gouiri
  10. Arnaud Kalimuendo
  11. Benjamin Bourigeaud

Dream11 Pick

• Captain: Kylian Mbappe
• Vice-Captain: Ousmane Dembele
• Top Picks: Arnaud Kalimuendo, Benjamin Bourigeaud, Randal Kolo Muani

Public Opinion

Fans are expecting PSG to win this upcoming match due to a higher number of absences on Rennes’ side and the fact that PSG has already beaten the rival earlier in the season. In addition, it seems that Paris is a heavy favourite in this cross-divisional matchup due to the highly impressive home performance that has been shown this season and the fact that Rennes struggles on the road. In light of these circumstances, it is believed that Rennes will probably be defeated in the match.

PSG SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: PSG’s attack will be their biggest strength. The trio of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Neymar will be dangerous on the ball. The trio of Ousmane Dembele, Sergio Ramos, and Angel Di Maria will also give them backup in attack. Their home record is another positive and they will be comfortable keeping the ball which might pose problems for the visitors.
• Weaknesses: Injuries to Marco Asensio, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Presnel Kimpembe mean Pochettino lacks some key players and might have to contend with playing some who are not in the priority. Central defenders remain the biggest issue with Marquinhos also a doubt and Diallo suspended.
• Opportunities: Considering Rennes’ away struggles, it presents PSG with a great chance to pull away and assert their dominance at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
• Threats: They lost to Rennes earlier in the season and the same could happen if they take the visitors lightly, who they will fall to on their countersts.

Rennes SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: The midfield is an advantage as Nemanja Matic and Ludovic Blas are capable of controlling the tempo of the game, while the defensive line could become a big frustration for the attackers of PSG if they remain disciplined during the game.
• Weaknesses: Their away games have been terrible – they did not score a single goal and lost two of them in a row. Their key players Jota and Carlos Jandrei are still unable to play because of injuries which make the squad significantly weaker.
• Opportunities: PSG’s defenders are not at their optimal form which gives Rennes a chance of scoring on the counter-attack as the opponent will need to expose their defensive line to attempt to save the game.
• Threats: If they allow PSG to control the ball during most of the game, Rennes will not be able to resist the pressure and eventually, their defensive line will be broken.

Prediction

This Ligue 1 contest seems to be another opportunity for Paris Saint-Germain to continue their remarkable winning streak at home. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are demonstrating the fantastic shape of their lives, so PSG seems almost impossible to beat in the offensive line. The team’s home record this season is nearly impeccable, as they do not have any issues with controlling the game through ball possession and thus being able to create many advancement opportunities. On the other hand, Rennes’ away form this season can be regarded as unconvincing, especially after this team’s recent losses to both Strasbourg and Reims. However, Rennes is usually able to generate dangerous counter opportunities, but the quality and the depth of the whole PSG squad are much better. Therefore, a supported final score should be 3:1 in favour of Paris Saint-Germain.