Expert Soccer Betting Tips: Rennes vs PSG Prediction and Odds

As soccer enthusiasts gear up for the thrilling clash between Rennes and PSG on March 8, 2025, at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, anticipation is high for this exciting fixture. The Red and Blacks of Rennes, with a record of 9-2-13, are set to face the formidable Parisians, PSG, boasting an impressive 19-5-0 record. The odds favor PSG at -128, while Rennes stands at +106, with a total of 3 goals anticipated in the game.

Rennes, ranked 49th in expected goals with 33.0, has shown a solid defensive record with an expected goals against of 30.8. The team has conceded 32 goals this season, averaging 1.33 goals per 90 minutes, while facing 88 shots on target. With 9 clean sheets to their credit, Rennes has maintained a 37.5% shutout rate. The squad has garnered 52 yellow cards and 2 red cards, accumulating an average of 1.21 points per match.

On the other side, PSG has been a dominant force with 66 goals scored and an expected goal tally of 63.0 for the season. Their defense has been robust, allowing only 23 goals at a rate of 0.96 per 90 minutes, with 59 saves and 6 shutouts. PSG boasts a save rate of 72.0%, placing them 2nd among the Big 5 teams with 62 points. The Parisians have maintained a clean sheet percentage of 25.0% and have received 26 yellow cards, averaging 2.6 points per match and recording 48 assists.

In the goalkeeping department, Rennes will rely on Brice Samba, who has shown prowess with 394 saves in his career. Samba boasts a clean sheet percentage of 37.7% and has faced 528 shots in 126 starting appearances. On the PSG side, Gianluigi Donnarumma will be a formidable presence, with 892 saves in 314 starts and a clean sheet rate of 33.0%.

Players to watch include Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes, who has netted 74 goals in his career, and Ousmane Dembele from PSG, a skilled forward with 69 career goals. Bourigeaud boasts 70 assists, while Dembele has provided 80 assists to his teammates.

As the match approaches, the expert pick leans towards Rennes (-128) to secure the victory. Soccer enthusiasts are in for an electrifying showdown between these two competitive teams, promising an exhilarating display of skill and determination on the field.