Preview: Stade Rennais vs PSG - Team News, Predictions, and Key Players Ahead of Clash

Probable lineups, injuries, predictions, and current form… Get all the practical information about the Ligue 1 clash between Stade Rennais and PSG this Friday (7:00 PM) during the 22nd matchday.

Despite sitting in 6th place in Ligue 1, Stade Rennais has made the decision to part ways with coach Habib Beye this week ahead of the encounter with PSG. The French manager, who had successfully guided Rennes into the upper half of the table, departed following a tough stretch (four matches without a win and an elimination in the Coupe de France against OM).

On the other hand, PSG may have found their form as they launched into the second half of the season with an impressive performance last Sunday against OM. By thrashing their rivals 5-0, led by a stellar Ousmane Dembélé, Paris has regained confidence at a crucial moment, especially with the Champions League knockout stage approaching.

Injury Updates for Stade Rennais

Aït-Boudlal and Jacquet will be unavailable, while Frankowski, Cissé, Kamara, and Zabiri are doubtful. Samba might also miss out once again.

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Starting XI: Silistrie – Seidu, Brassier, Rouault – Nordin, Szymanski, Rongier, Camara, Al-Tamari – Lepaul, Embolo

Projected Lineup for PSG vs Stade Rennais

Starting XI: Safonov – Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves – D. Doué, Dembélé, Barcola

1. Ousmane Dembélé to score

Facing his former club, Ousmane Dembélé is expected to continue his excellent form. After scoring a brace against OM, the number 10 will look to keep his momentum going.

2. Matvey Safonov to keep a clean sheet

Stade Rennais is currently on a five-match winless streak, managing to score only two goals in that span. The odds of troubling Matvey Safonov appear slim this Friday.