Paris Saint-Germain is going head to head with RC Lens starting on 2 Nov 2024 at 16:00 UTC at Parc des Princes stadium, Paris city, France.
Historical confrontations
Although the specific historical confrontation data is not directly given, based on the traditional strong team status of Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and the image of Rennes as a stable team, it can be inferred that the two teams may have had many matches in the past. Paris Saint-Germain is often able to take advantage of its strong strength and tactical system in most games.
Recent performance
Paris Saint-Germain:
Paris Saint-Germain has performed well in the new season, especially on the offensive end. The “trident” composed of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe (if playing) has a strong offensive power.
Under the leadership of new coach Luis Enrique, the team has achieved tactical innovation, with tacit overall cooperation and excellent performance on both offense and defense.
Paris Saint-Germain’s performance at home is particularly strong, with a solid back line and an efficient offensive system.
Rennes:
Although Rennes is not a top team in Ligue 1, it has performed steadily in recent years and has gradually become a force that cannot be ignored in the league.
The team’s defense is well organized, counterattacks quickly, and is good at scoring unexpected points on strong teams.
However, facing a strong team like Paris Saint-Germain, Rennes needs to give full play to its defensive ability and look for counterattack opportunities.
Core players
Paris Saint-Germain:
Mbappe (if playing): With outstanding speed and skills, he is the nightmare of the enemy defense and the team’s top scorer.
Messi and Neymar: This combination not only has amazing personal skills, but also has unparalleled creativity, which can create many opportunities for teammates, however, both of them didn’t in Paris anymore.
Verratti and Sanchez: As the core of the midfield, they are responsible for organizing the offense and play a key role on the defensive end.
Rennes:
Forwards such as Ayok: With excellent physical fitness and scoring ability, they are important weapons on the offensive end of Rennes.
Midfielders such as Thomason and Sissoko: They have outstanding performances on both offense and defense and are the midfield pillars of the team.
Tactical arrangements
Paris Saint-Germain: It is expected to adopt a 4-3-3 formation to suppress the opponent with a strong offense. Verratti and Sanchez in the midfield will be responsible for controlling the rhythm of the game, while Ramos and Marquinhos on the back line will provide solid defensive guarantees.
Rennes: May adopt a more conservative strategy, striving to create threats through solid defense and efficient counterattacks. When facing a strong team like Paris Saint-Germain, Rennes needs to give full play to its defensive counterattack advantage.
Prediction Result
Based on the above analysis, Paris Saint-Germain is expected to have a clear advantage in this game. They have strong offensive firepower, a solid back line and an efficient tactical system. Although Rennes has certain strength, it may face greater challenges when facing Paris Saint-Germain. Therefore, I predict that Paris Saint-Germain will win with a larger score, which may be 2-0 or 3-1.