Paris vs Rennes Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Paris FC have made a strong start to the season as they now face a similarly impressive Stade Rennais side at Stade Jean-Bouin in the capital city this weekend.

Kick-off date/time: 18 October 2026 at 4:15 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – beIN Sports

How to watch online: UK – Ligue 1+ / USA – beIN Sports Connect

Paris preview: Solid and strong

The appointment of Liam Rosenior at Paris FC has been a positive one with the Parisians beginning this season with a five-match unbeaten run of form before the extended international break.

However, they returned to action with a narrow and slender 1-0 defeat to Lorient away at Stade du Moustoir last weekend due to a 68th minute winner scored by versatile attacker Gabin Bernardeau.

Rennes preview: The improved Rennes

Stade Rennais have been much-improved since the appointment of former Lens boss Franck Haise in the second half of last season and they have started this season in Ligue 1 with four wins and a draw in their opening six matches.

In midweek, Rennes came from behind to defeat Greek Cup winners OFI Crete by two goals to one in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League at Roazhon Park, courtesy of late goals scored by Michael Nagida and Abdulhamid Ait Boudlal.

Paris team news: Ikone out

Key attacker Jonathan Ikone has been ruled out due to a thigh injury and they have some fresh doubts, too, such as defender Samir Chergui and midfielder Vincent Marchetti.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Trapp; Camara, Otavio, Coppola, Traore; Lopez, Lees-Melou; Kebbal, Pagis, Koleoso; Sinayoko

Unavailable: Sangui (Injured), Ikone (Injured)

Questionable: Chergui (Injured), Marchetti (Injured)

Rennes team news: Fully fit

Rennes head to the capital city with a fully fit and available squad with no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Haise to deal with.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Samba; Reynolds, Cresswell, Rouault, Nagida; Camara, Rongier, Thomasson; Al Tamari, Lepaul, Soumare

Unavailable: 

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Paris vs Rennes prediction

When at their best so far this season, Paris FC have attempted to make themselves extremely difficult to beat and play against, with the joint-best defensive record in Ligue 1. Rennes, who eventually defeated Auxerre by four goals to one with two late goals last weekend, head to the capital city in good form but at the start of an extremely busy autumn schedule. A low-scoring encounter remains the likelier outcome for this one.

Paris vs Rennes tip: Under 2.5 goals