Rennes vs PSG: Preview, prediction & how to watch

PSG is preparing for another tough matchup when they visit Rennes on Friday night. Rennes away has the potential to be a difficult match as they are fighting for European football. Franck Haise's side are currently sixth in the table, two points behind fifth-placed Lille in the battle for Europa League football.

Playing the game on Friday instead of Saturday should give the players valuable rest ahead of next Tuesday's Champions League clash at Monaco. Despite this, Luis Enrique may still be tempted to rotate as next week's game may be deemed as a priority.

Les Parisiens will be coming into this fixture full of confidence as they defeated fierce rivals, Olympique Marseille 5-0 at the Parc des Princes last Sunday. The win was a huge statement to the league as PSG has never beaten Marseille by five goals. It is also the first time Luis Enrique's side has won against Les Phocéens this season, as they were beaten 1-0 at the Stade de Vélodrome in September and drew 2-2 recently (January) in the Trophée des Champions final.

They are in good form in the league, having won seven games in a row. Remarkably, the last time these two met, PSG ran out 5-0 winners at the Parc des Princes. This is a testament to the quality difference between the two sides.

Rennes vs PSG: Preview, prediction & lineups:

When is the kick-off? Friday, 13th February, 2026.

Where is it played? Roazhon Park.

What time is kick-off? 6:00 pm (UK), 1:00 PM (USA).

Referee: Benoit Bastien

How to watch Rennes vs PSG on TV? Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1 +.

PSG team news:

The French champions will still not have a full-strength squad as they will be without a couple of players through injury. Fabian Ruiz is still dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out of the last four games, while Quentin Ndjantou is recovering from a hamstring injury.

Paris Saint-Germain's possible starting lineup:

Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.

Rennes team news:

Rennes are extremely unfortunate regarding absentees. Liverpool-bound Jérémy Jacquet is potentially undergoing shoulder surgery, while Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (thigh), Przemyslaw Frankowski (calf), Djaoui Cissé (groin), and Glen Kamara (ankle) add to a lengthy injury list.

Rennes possible starting lineup:

Samba; Seidu, Rouault, Brassier; Nordin, Camara, Rongier, Merlin, Tamari; Lepaul, Embolo.

Prediction: Rennes 1-2 PSG

It is going to be a close game as Rennes has shown this season that they are a capable side. Despite this, picking up any points against PSG will be a step too far as they are dealing with too many injuries.