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Where our probabilities disagree with bookmaker prices.
| Market | Our model | Bookies imply | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes Win | 59.8% | 70.9% | 11 pts under |
| Both Teams to Score | 55.7% | 66.7% | 11 pts under |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 66.5% | 71.4% | 5 pts under |
What this means: where our model sits above the bookies is where we see value they don't; below means the market already has it priced, no edge there.
The model makes Rennes 60% favourites here. Paris Saint Germain carry the 17% upset.
Rennes have lost three in a row; Paris Saint Germain have taken 8 points from their last five. Form gives little away going into this Ligue 1 tie.
Rennes shade it at 60%, though Paris Saint Germain won't be pushovers. If you're building an acca, backing Rennes with your stake back if it's a draw is the safer option.
Our PickRennes to win at @1.50. Model probability 60% vs implied 67%. The market is 7pp more bullish than our model, so this is a stability pick, not a value one.
Both sides are prolific in front of goal. Rennes average 2.0 per game and Paris Saint Germain chip in with 2.0. Expect an open, attacking contest. The gap in chance quality is clear: Paris Saint Germain come out at +1.1 a game (chances they create minus chances they give up) compared to +0.2. that's a real edge in the quality of chances. A concern for Paris Saint Germain: they're giving up chances worth 1.4 a game over their last 5 (vs 1.0 for the season). The defence is creaking.
xG explained: Expected Goals measures chance quality. 1.5 xG = a side typically converts those chances into 1.5 goals. Outscoring xG = running hot, possible regression risk.
Rennes create chances worth 1.9 a game (and give up chances worth 1.7), leaving them +0.2 a game on the balance. Paris Saint Germain create 2.2 (giving up 1.0) for a balance of +1.1. On the quality of chances, Paris Saint Germain look the stronger side. they create more and give up less. Paris Saint Germain's defence is giving up chances. Worth 1.4 a game over their last 5 vs 1.0 for the season. They're becoming easier to break down.
Goals look likely here. Rennes average 2.0 per game (2.0 at home) and Paris Saint Germain chip in with 2.0 (2.0 away). Defensively, Rennes concede 2.2 at home and Paris Saint Germain leak 1.3 on the road. We make it 67% for three or more goals. One of the stronger cases for goals today. Whether both teams score is a genuine coin-flip, and we make it 56%. Two or more goals at @1.12 is a steadier alternative for accas. The chance-quality data backs the goals case. Rennes create chances worth 1.9 a game and Paris Saint Germain 2.2. Combined, that's 4.0 a game from open play alone.
Both teams scoring is the pattern. It happens in 71% of Rennes's home games and 71% of Paris Saint Germain's away matches.
Rennes are all-out attack: 2.0 goals a game, but they leak 2.2 at the other end. They'll throw plenty at Paris Saint Germain, but there are gaps at the back for the visitors to get at. Paris Saint Germain have goals in them (2.0 per game) but their record at the back (1.3 conceded) leaves them open. This could be end-to-end. Don't underestimate the visitors. Paris Saint Germain create chances worth 2.2 a game and Rennes give up chances worth 1.7 at home. The away side could control the ball here.
In the last 10 meetings: Rennes have won 3, Paris Saint Germain 6, with 1 draw. These fixtures average 2.9 goals per game. 5 of the last 10 produced 3+ goals. Recent results: Rennes 3-1 Paris Saint Germain, Paris Saint Germain 5-0 Rennes, Rennes 1-4 Paris Saint Germain, Paris Saint Germain 3-1 Rennes.
If you like Rennes but want a bit of cover, the Home/Draw double chance at @1.15 , which pays out if Rennes win or draw, covers 83% of the outcomes. Most likely scorelines: 2-1 (7%) and 3-2 (4%).
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Rennes Win | @1.50 | 59.8% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Draw | @4.40 | 22.8% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Paris Saint Germain Win | @5.00 | 17.3% | William Hill |
| BTTS | Yes | @1.60 | 55.7% | William Hill |
| BTTS | No | @2.30 | 44.3% | William Hill |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | @1.44 | 66.5% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 2.5 | @2.90 | 33.5% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 1.5 | @1.12 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 1.5 | @6.50 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 3.5 | @2.10 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 3.5 | @1.80 | - | Bet365 |
Bookmaker prices with the margin still inside — the market's own numbers, not our model. A market priced at 65% still fails about one time in three.
Combined 2.87 · £5 returns £14.33
Our model makes Rennes the favourite with a 59.8% win probability, based on form, head-to-head record and expected goals.
Best available odds: Rennes @ 1.50, Draw @ 4.40, Paris Saint Germain @ 5.00. We compare multiple bookmakers to find the best value.
Rennes vs Paris Saint Germain kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 19:45 in the Ligue 1.
Our model gives Both Teams to Score (Yes) a 55.7% probability.
Our top prediction is Rennes to win. We also rate over/under goals, BTTS, correct score and double chance, every pick is tracked and verified against real outcomes.