LiontipsPSG vs Rennes. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
On Tuesday, PSG will start in the Champions League playoffs, team will have a tough challenge - a match against Real Madrid. Capital team advanced into the playoffs after a 2nd place finish in the group stage, they lost only to Manchester City.
14-time winner of the French Cup got off to a great start in the new edition of that tournament - The Red-Blues easily beat Aulnoye (3:0) and Vannes (4:0), but after that team suffered a disappointing defeat to Nice in the penalty shoot-out.
After 23 rounds of Ligue 1 Mauricio Pochettino's men have 17 victories and five draws, delivering 56 points and a top spot in the standings. Team has the best goal-scoring record in the league with 51 goals. In three most recent matches Paris Saint-Germain beat Brest (2:0), Reims (4:0) and Lille (5:1).
Herrera, Ramos, Neymar, Icardi, Diallo, Di Maria, Gueye and Wijnaldum won't feature in the match.
Two-time champion and three-time holder of the French Cup has problems with consistency. Team's start in Coupe de France was unsuccessful, Bruno Genesio's men beat Lorient (1:0) at the start, but after that suddenly suffered a defeat to a Ligue 2 side - The Red-Whites were eliminated by Nancy in the penalty shoot-out.
As for Ligue 1, Rennes have 11 victories and four draws, delivering 37 points and a 5th spot in the standings. Team has a great defensive line, they concede less than one goal per game on average. In three most recent rounds visitors beat Bordeaux (6:0), suffered a defeat to Clermont (1:2) and then recorded a victory over Brest (2:0).
Tait, Salin, Doku, Gomis and Gelin won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches were won by Paris
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Rennes
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 2 out of 6 most recent matches of the visitors penalties were given
Tip and bets
Rennes are trying to earn a spot in the European competitions zone, team has some problems with performance and a lack of options for rotation. Paris team has a number of stars in their squad, so we are expecting a confident victory from the capital team, they will have a support from local fans. Favourite should be able to record a victory due to their class.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on PSG
We think that Rennes will try to put up a solid performance and they should be able to avoid a blowout. However, capital team should be able to record a comfortable victory by two goals.
Our second bet is on PSG to win by two goals
