Rennes vs Paris Saint-Germain: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 13 February 2026
The 22nd round of the 2025/26 French Ligue 1 season will take place on Friday, February 13, at Roazhon Park, where local side Rennes will host the league leaders, Paris Saint-Germain. The Parisians are firmly holding onto the top spot, while the hosts are desperately trying to shake off a prolonged slump and rejoin the battle for European places.
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Match preview
Rennes come into this fixture in dire straits: the team has suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a recent French Cup exit at the hands of Marseille (0-3) and a league collapse against Lens (1-3). These poor results led to the resignation of head coach Habib Beye on the eve of the clash with PSG. The name of the new manager remains unknown and will likely only be revealed after the match against the Parisians. For this showdown against the giants, the "Red and Blacks" will have to rely primarily on the emotional lift from the coaching change and the support of the home crowd, where they've traditionally performed much more consistently than on the road.
Squad issues are also a concern for the hosts: key defender Jérémy Jacquet, who will join Liverpool next season, has suffered a serious injury. Glen Kamara remains sidelined as well, severely limiting options for midfield rotation. Despite sitting sixth in the table, Rennes currently look vulnerable at the back (having conceded 34 goals in Ligue 1), and their main task will be to contain the visitors' incredibly prolific attack.
PSG, under Luis Enrique, are in sparkling form, boasting a seven-game winning streak in Ligue 1. In the previous round, the Parisians absolutely demolished Marseille in "Le Classique" with a 5-0 victory, showcasing total dominance. The team leads the league with 51 points, just two ahead of Lens, so there is no margin for error. The capital club is the most potent attacking force in the league (48 goals), and both Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé are in top form, leading PSG's scoring charts in Ligue 1 with seven goals apiece.
The visitors' squad looks balanced, even with Fabian Ruiz and Quentin NDjantou out injured. A major boost is the return of Achraf Hakimi from suspension after missing the last round—he's now ready to lock down the right flank of defense. Luis Enrique will likely stick to his signature high-possession game plan, aiming to suffocate Rennes with pressing deep in their own half.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Rennes are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Rennes have conceded in each of their last five games.
- PSG are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions.
- PSG have scored first in five of their last six games.
- The last 10 meetings favor the Parisians: the capital club has won six times to Rennes' three, with just one draw between the sides.
- In the first-round fixture (December 2025), PSG thrashed Rennes 5-0.
Probable lineups
- Rennes: Silistrie - Seidu, Brassier, Rouault - Nordin, Szymański, Rongier, Camara, Tamari - Lepaul, Embolo
- PSG: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes - Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery, Neves - Doué, Barcola, Dembélé
Prediction
I don't expect any surprises in this match. PSG are hitting their stride and possess a massive quality advantage, while Rennes are in the midst of managerial chaos and a dip in form. Given the Parisians' attacking power and the hosts' psychological woes, my prediction is a PSG victory.
