Ligue 1 title in the balance in Rennes
In the aftermath of their Champions League exit Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain must kick on to the Ligue 1 title, to which they currently sit one point behind Lille on top spot with three matches remaining, or their season will be deemed as an abject failure. Pep Guardiola had his revenge over Pochettino, from when the Argentine’s Tottenham Hotspur side knocked out Manchester City at the quarter final stage in 2019. Kylian Mbappe was an unused sub in the second leg, his absence will hurt them in the run-in should he not return. The visitors are the far superior side here so provide value in an odds on selection.
Process
Lyon actually top the Ligue 1 expected goals standings which comes as a surprise with them struggling to achieve Champions League qualification this season. It has been a tough campaign for the Parisians, no excuses with their unlimited wealth, but their shortened off season has hampered them. A lot of players came back half cooked, with their 2019/20 campaign going on longer than most due to reaching the Champions League final. It will be an ‘all's well that ends well’ kind of feeling if Pochettino does many to snatch the crown from Christophe Galtier’s Lille.
PSG have the best attacking process in the division, but a defensive one that leaves a lot to be desired. With Ligue 1 now the main focus, they should be able to knuckle and get a result from this tough trip. Rennes have had a poor season but are finding their feet now, their rearguard action has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months. Containing the champions is their best bet, they have a better expected goals against figure than the visitors and have the attacking talent to hurt them on the counter.
Goals?
I was going to get involved with the Asian goal line, once again at quite a short price I think that under three goals provides value but an outright play seems a safer punt.
- Rennes have scored in seven of 10.
- Rennes have conceded in seven of 10.
- Rennes have seen both teams score in four of 10.
- Rennes have seen over 2.5 goals in five of 10.
- PSG have scored in eight of 10.
- PSG have conceded in nine of 10.
- PSG have seen both teams score in seven of 10.
- PSG have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of 10.
The CL exit could give PSG clarity to go on and win a domestic double. They may well have done that anyway, but they can focus more on the league now.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
Rennes equalised in the second half to complete a poor week. 1-1.