The Coupe de la Ligue semi-finals take place in France this week and the first game is between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain at Roazhon Park on Tuesday night.
Rennes have been enjoying a decent season in Ligue 1 and sit inside the top half of the table. The European qualifying places are out of reach but a cup success would be massive for the club and a great way to celebrate their season. While winning a cup is a dream for Rennes, it is an expectation for Paris Saint-Germain and they come into this match with the quadruple firmly in their sights.
Coupe de la Ligue – PSG v Stade Rennes, Route de Lorient, Rennes – Tuesday 30th January 2018 – 20:05 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 6 at Unibet |
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Stade RennesRennes Form
Rennes come into this match on the back of a disappointing defeat at Dijon on the weekend. However, they may have had one eye on this semi-final and have won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. There have been wins over Lille and Angers in Ligue 1 and Toulouse in the Coupe de la Ligue. The other defeat came at the hands of Marseille in Ligue 1. Rennes have good at home this season and have won 7 of their last 10 matches on home soil in all competitions but have won just 2 of the last 5 at Roazhon Park. They have kept only one clean sheet in their last 6 games and have conceded an average of 2.83 goals per match.
PSG Form
PSG travel to Rennes having got back to winning ways in Ligue 1 on the weekend thanks to a 4-0 home win against Montpellier. This was the perfect response to the 2-1 defeat at the hands of Lyon the week before. PSG have lost just 1 of their last 11 games in all competitions and continue to look good in the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue.
They have won 5 of their last 6 away games and have been scoring goals for fun. Across their last 13 away matches, PSG have netted 35 goals at an average of 2.69 goals per game. Unfortunately for Rennes, 10 of those 35 goals have come in two matches against them on their own turf.
Team News
Rennes could be at full strength for this match, with no major injury or suspensions concerns. Given their recent performances against PSG, they will probably pack the midfield and play with just one man up-front. PSG will be without defensive midfielder Thiago Motta and attacking midfielder Artem Ben Arfa. They also have doubts over the fitness of Neymar and the Brazilian is unlikely to be risked in this match.
PSG v Stade Rennes – Betting Odds and Predictions
PSG to win and over 3.5 goals is 5/4 at Ladbrokes. However, Rennes have managed a goal in their two home matches with PSG this season and PSG to win with both teams to score is 7/4 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip PSG v Stade Rennes
Given the recent results between these two teams at Roazhon Park it is impossible to do anything but back PSG to come away with the win and they are 1/5 with William Hill to progress to the final. PSG have scored 10 goals in their last two games at Rennes and will be hoping for more of the same. If the visitors score early, it could be a long night for the home fans.