Sunday Ligue 1 Preview: PSG Host Lens, Rennes Battle Lyon
Two big clashes headline Sunday’s Ligue 1 action. Paris Saint-Germain return to the Parc des Princes to face Lens, while Rennes welcome Lyon to Roazhon Park. Both matches carry weight in the early race for momentum and points.
PSG vs Lens – Strength at the Parc
PSG’s home dominance continues to be their calling card. In their last five home meetings with Lens, they’ve won four, including the most recent 2-1 victory away in January 2025. That day, Fabián Ruiz and Bradley Barcola struck back after Lens took an early lead, showing the depth of PSG’s attacking threats.
Form Guide
- PSG: 4 wins in their last 6 league games, scoring 2.33 per match. At home, they are unbeaten in 3 straight, conceding less than a goal a game.
- Lens: Matching PSG’s form (4W, 1D, 1L in last 6), creating plenty of chances with 16 shots per match. Away, they’ve shown resilience, conceding less than a goal on average.
Key Trend
PSG are unbeaten in 26 of their last 30 home matches. Lens, however, have a 58% away win rate across their recent fixtures, making them dangerous travelers.
Probable Lineups
- PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Barcola.
- Lens (3-4-2-1): Risser; Gradit, Sarr, Udol; Aguilar, Thomasson, Sylla, Machado; Thauvin, Saïd, Fofana.
Prediction
PSG’s firepower and home strength make them favorites, with a 2-0 win the most likely score. Expect Lens to defend stubbornly, but PSG’s attack should find a way through.
Rennes vs Lyon – Home Edge Meets Away Streak
At Roazhon Park, Rennes have enjoyed success against Lyon. Three wins and a draw from their last five home meetings underline their belief in this fixture.
Form Guide
- Rennes: Mixed results (2W, 1D, 3L in last 6), but 3 straight home wins with strong defense (0.33 conceded per game).
- Lyon: In great form with 4 wins from 6 and a defensive streak of 4 clean sheets in a row. Away, they’ve won 5 of their last 10, scoring 2 per game.
Key Trend
Lyon are undefeated in 80% of their last 40 matches, showing stability and confidence. Rennes, though inconsistent overall, are far stronger at home.
Probable Lineups
- Rennes (3-5-2): Samba; Jacquet, Rouault, Ait Boudlal; Frankowski, Rieder, Rongier, Fofana, Merlin; Tamari, Meite.
- Lyon (4-2-3-1): Descamps; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner; Morton, Tessmann; Tolisso, Fofana, Sulc; Mikautadze.
Prediction
Lyon’s recent form and defensive solidity give them a slight edge. A 1-0 away win looks possible, though Rennes’ home edge could force a tight draw.
