PSG vs Rennes: Preview, prediction & how to watch

PSG is preparing for one of its toughest league games of the season thus far when it hosts Rennes on the weekend. Les Parisiens need to get back to winning ways after losing 1-0 to Monaco at Stade Louis II last weekend. Takumi Minamino scored the winner midway through the second half with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.

The win was rather remarkable for the hosts, considering they were down to 10-men. The defeat meant that Lens are now a point ahead of second-placed PSG following their 1-2 victory at Angers last weekend. It remains to be seen whether they can sustain their performances in the second half of the season, as they may end up feeling the pressure of a title race.

Luis Enrique shouldn't take his next opponents, in fifth-placed Rennes, lightly, as teams in the league are becoming less fearful of the European champions. This has been shown countless times in games against Marseille, Lille, and Monaco. Les Parisiens are seen as everyone's cup final as they have been the team to beat in France since the Qatari takeover in 2011. If they keep dropping points, Lens may have a cushion at the top of the league table.

PSG vs Rennes : Preview, prediction & lineups

When is the kick-off? Saturday, 6th December, 2025.

Where is it played? Parc des Princes.

What time is kick-off? 20:05(UK) and 15:05 (USA).

How to watch PSG vs Rennes on TV? Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1 + (UK), beIN Sports (USA).

PSG team news:

Luis Enrique still has injuries to contend with for this fixture, as Désiré Doué is dealing with a hamstring problem, while Achraf Hakimi has not recovered from an ankle injury he picked up from a challenge by Luiz Diaz a few weeks ago. Nuno Mendes is dealing with a leg injury. Additionally, Lucas Chevalier is also unavailable following an injury sustained against Monaco.

Paris Saint Germain possible starting lineup:

Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Mayulu; Kang-in, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Rennes team news

Rennes have an injury absentee of their own as they will be without Seko Fofana, while Mahamadou Nagida is preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations with his native Cameroon.

Rennes possible starting lineup:

Samba; Ait Boudlal, Jacquet, Brassier; Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Cisse, Merlin; Lepaul, Embolo.

Prediction: PSG 2-1 Rennes

PSG don't tend to lose two league games in a row, so expect Luis Enrique's side to play this Saturday night with a renewed sense of urgency. Les Parisiens know that they are now the ones doing the chasing after being leapfrogged at the top of Ligue 1 by Lens.