Paris Saint-Germain begin the defence of their Ligue 1 crown with a trip to Rennes on Sunday evening.
The match was meant to be a home fixture for PSG, but had to be switched after the Parc des Princes pitch was damaged by recent high temperatures.
Luis Enrique's side have had a busy couple of weeks, beating Premier League Aston Villa 2-1 in the European Super Cup before losing 1-0 to Lens in the Trophee des Champions.
Now comes a tough opening Ligue 1 match on the road against a Rennes side who finished sixth last time out and who will be playing in the Europa League this season.
Paris Saint-Germain v Rennes Tips Summary
Best Bet - Both teams to score - Yes @ 8/13
Alternative Bet - PSG to win @ 1/2
Bet Builder - Desire Doue to score or assist, Esteban Lepaul 2+ shots on target & Over 7 corners @ 7/1
Paris Saint-Germain v Rennes Prediction
Best Bet: Both teams to score - Yes @ 8/13
Les Parisiens are used to finding the net nearly every time they take to the pitch, so it was a surprise to see them fire a blank against Lens.
Before last Sunday, PSG had last failed to find the net back in January and the likelihood of them going two games in a row without getting on the scoresheet is very low.
However, while Enrique's side are often ruthless going forward, PSG have only kept two clean sheets in their last nine matches, so Rennes, now with home advantage, should find chances come their way on Sunday.
Looking at the Red and Blacks, all six of their pre-season friendlies have seen both teams score, while before the summer their final four Ligue 1 matches also featured both sides hitting the back of the net.
Recent Rennes games have featured goals at both ends of the pitch and backing both teams to score when PSG come to town on Sunday could prove to be a smart bet.
Alternative Bet: PSG to win @ 1/2
PSG will have been disappointed to lose to Lens in the Trophee des Champions, but it could mean they will be more focused on getting it right when they travel to Rennes.
They are French and European champions for a reason and look strong heading into a new campaign.
Getting the better of Villa on their return from a busy summer showed their high standards and desire to win. It's likely the Lens defeat is a blip.
While not playing at the Parc des Princes is a blow, the switch shouldn't impact the champions' ability to pick up three points.
Rennes did beat PSG at home last season, winning 3-1 back in February, and will hope to repeat the feat.
However, the Red and Blacks go into the game following friendly defeats by Premier League Brentford and Sunderland and PSG should have the quality needed to earn an important victory as they begin the defence of their title win on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain v Rennes Bet Builder Tip
Desire Doue to score or assist
Esteban Lepaul 2+ shots on target
Over seven corners
Pays @ 7/1
Desire Doue comes up against former club Rennes having helped PSG win the Ligue 1 title and the UEFA Champions League in both of his seasons in the French capital.
Scoring 13 goals in 41 games across all competitions last term, Doue netted the winner in the European Super Cup victory over Villa and is expected to be heavily involved in PSG's attack on Sunday.
Rennes will be dangerous with last season's Ligue 1 top scorer Esteban Lepaul again leading the line. The Red and Blacks forward is a clinical finisher and will take aim when chances land at his feet.
Last season, PSG took the most corners in Ligue 1, while Rennes were third. Both sides hit an average of six each per game, so backing Sunday's game to feature over seven in total looks like a wise pick.
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Key Match Stats
Rennes finished sixth last season but were just two points off a third-placed finish
PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the European Super Cup but lost the Trophee des Champions 1-0 against Lens
Ligue 1 matches between Rennes and PSG last season featured a total of nine goals
PSG boasted the top-scoring attack (74 goals) in Ligue 1 and the meanest defence, conceding 29
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