Ligue 1 Gameweek 1

Rennes vs NS Paris Saint Germain

Roazhon Park

Match Preview

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
50
Rennes
vs
Paris Saint Germain
Sun, Aug 23 • 18:45 Français
⚡ Form 100
⚖️ Balance 59
🏆 Stakes 0
⭐ Stars 100
PSG host Rennes to open the season.

Win Probability

  • Rennes 63%
  • Draw 20%
  • Paris Saint Germain 17%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Opening Day Routine in the Capital

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. An opening weekend fixture that looks entirely one-sided, offering little early-season jeopardy for the casual viewer.

The Setup

The Ligue 1 season kicks off on August 23, 2026, at the Parc des Princes. With this being the very first matchday, the Stakes rating is predictably low. Opening weekend fixtures rarely define a campaign, but Paris Saint Germain will expect a routine start. The Balance tilts heavily toward the hosts, leaving Rennes with a mountain to climb. The overall Stars metric remains surprisingly modest, though the home side can rely on the quality of Vitinha, João Neves, and O. Dembélé to test J. Jacquet and the visiting defense. Given it is the start of the season, Form is a blank slate, but the attacking data points to a clear Parisian advantage.

Key Battle

The Parisian midfield engine against the Breton defensive block. Without a clear individual matchup to highlight, this boils down to whether the visitors can disrupt the home side's possession rhythm and close down passing lanes effectively.

Our Prediction

A comfortable 2-0 win for Paris Saint Germain. They will control the tempo, dominate possession, and eventually wear down a stubborn visiting back line.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Probably not. It shapes up as a routine opening day victory for the heavy favorites with minimal drama expected.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a comfortable multi-goal victory for the home side, dominating possession from start to finish.

Where are Paris Saint Germain and Rennes in the league table?

It is the first match of the regular season, so neither team has established a position in the standings yet.

What is Rennes's current form?

Being matchday one, recent competitive form is non-existent. They enter this fixture with a clean slate.

Who is expected to win this match?

Paris Saint Germain are massive favorites to take all three points on their home turf.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/06/2025 Paris Saint Germain 5 - 0 Rennes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
03/08/2025 Rennes 1 - 4 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
09/27/2024 Paris Saint Germain 3 - 1 Rennes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
04/03/2024 Paris Saint Germain 1 - 0 Rennes Coupe de France Parc des Princes
02/25/2024 Paris Saint Germain 1 - 1 Rennes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
10/08/2023 Rennes 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
12/06/2025
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
03/08/2025
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
09/27/2024
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
04/03/2024
Coupe de France Parc des Princes
02/25/2024
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
10/08/2023
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
Rennes Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Paris Saint Germain 0 0 0 0 0
2 Lens 0 0 0 0 0
3 Lille 0 0 0 0 0
4 Lyon 0 0 0 0 0
5 Marseille 0 0 0 0 0 WMarseille 4 - 0 Strasbourg (21-08-2026)
6 Rennes 0 0 0 0 0
7 Monaco 0 0 0 0 0
8 Strasbourg 0 0 0 0 0 LMarseille 4 - 0 Strasbourg (21-08-2026)
9 Toulouse 0 0 0 0 0
10 Lorient 0 0 0 0 0
11 Paris FC 0 0 0 0 0
12 Stade Brestois 29 0 0 0 0 0
13 Angers 0 0 0 0 0
14 Le Havre 0 0 0 0 0
15 Auxerre 0 0 0 0 0
16 Nice 0 0 0 0 0
17 Estac Troyes 0 0 0 0 0
18 Le Mans 0 0 0 0 0
P: 0 GD: 0
2 Lens 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
3 Lille 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
4 Lyon 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
6 Rennes 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
7 Monaco 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
9 Toulouse 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
10 Lorient 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
11 Paris FC 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
P: 0 GD: 0
13 Angers 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
14 Le Havre 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
15 Auxerre 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
16 Nice 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0
P: 0 GD: 0
18 Le Mans 0 pts
P: 0 GD: 0