PSG vs REN French League Cup Semi Final Match Prediction-Team News

Published on: Jan 30, 2018 5:12 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 30, 2018 5:21 pm IST

Rennes vs Paris Saint Germain

Semi Final, French League Cup

Rennes host PSG in the French League Cup semifinals. Knocked out of the Coupe de France by the same opponent earlier, Rennes will be hoping for a better performance. Paris Saint Germain, on the other hand, will be bursting with confidence after a 4-2 win over Toulouse in the quarterfinals.

Match Details:

When: January 31, 01:35 AM

Where: Roazhon Park

PSG vs REN Head-to-Head:

(Last 6 meetings)

Paris Saint Germain: 6, Rennes: 0

Paris Saint Germain Team News:

Thiago Silva, who came off at half time in Saturday’s win over Montpellier, is unavailable.
Marco Verratti is expected to start after he was rested for the last fixture.
Thomas Meunier will again start for Dani Alves who is serving a three-match ban.
Kylian Mbappé is another doubtful.

Form (recent first, all competitions): W W L W W W

Probable XI

Trapp, Yuri, Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Meunier, Draxler, Rabiot, Verratti, Neymar, Cavani and María

Key Players

Neymar, Cavani and María

Most goals: Cavani (21 league goals)

Most assists: Neymar (11 assists)

Rennes Team News:

Yoann Gourcuff is a doubtful starter.
Veteran Romain Danzé could be given a rare start.

Form (recent first, all competitions): L W W L W L

Probable XI

Diallo, Baal, Bensebaini, Gnagnon, Danze, André, Siliki, Sarr, Hunou, Bourigeaud and Khazri

Key Players

Bourigeaud, Khazri, André

Most goals: Khazri (6 league goals)

Most assists: Bourigeaud (6assists)

India Fantasy Prediction:

It’s a match-up PSG is expected to win, as the league leaders’ quality could prove too much for the home side. In two matches against PSG this season, Rennes has been outscored 10-2. Go with more PSG players to stand a chance to win.

Note: This PSG vs REN match preview is based on our research and news sourced from various sources. You can select your own playing XI basis team news.