Paris Saint-Germain will take on Stade Rennais in a highly-anticipated Ligue 1 fixture on Friday, March 17th at the Parc des Princes. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to secure valuable points in the race for a top-four finish.
Event details:
NAME: Paris Saint-Germain – Stade Rennais
DATE: 19 Mar 2023
TIME: 12:05 pm ET
VENUE: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
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Preview:
PSG have been in superb form in recent weeks, winning their last three league matches and keeping clean sheets in all three games. They are currently in second place in the Ligue 1 table, four points behind leaders Lille, but with a game in hand. The Parisians will be eager to continue their winning run and close the gap at the top.
Stade Rennais, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency this season. They are currently in ninth place in the table and have won just one of their last five league games. However, they will take confidence from their recent win over Bordeaux and will look to cause an upset against PSG.
Team News:
PSG will be without the services of midfielder Marco Verratti, who is sidelined with an injury. Angel Di Maria is also a doubt for the game, having missed the last two matches due to personal reasons. However, Mauricio Pochettino will be able to call upon the likes of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi, who have been in fine form in recent weeks.
Stade Rennais will be without defender Nayef Aguerd, who is suspended for the game. However, they will be boosted by the return of midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud, who missed the last game due to injury.
Prediction:
Despite Stade Rennais’ recent win over Bordeaux, it is hard to see them causing an upset against a strong PSG side. The Parisians have been in excellent form in recent weeks and have a wealth of attacking talent at their disposal. As such, we predict a comfortable 3-0 win for PSG.
Lineup:
PSG (4-3-3): Navas; Florenzi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Kurzawa; Paredes, Gueye, Draxler; Mbappe, Icardi, Neymar.
Stade Rennais (4-3-3): Gomis; Traore, Da Silva, Soppy, Maouassa; Grenier, Camavinga, Bourigeaud; Terrier, Guirassy, Doku.
In conclusion, PSG will be looking to continue their winning streak, while Stade Rennais will be hoping to cause an upset in this exciting Ligue 1 fixture. Fans will be eager to see how the game unfolds, and it promises to be an exciting encounter.