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With everything to play for in the race for Europe, Ligue 1 top-six neighbours Marseille and Rennes clash in an encounter of great significance on the final matchday at Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 17 May.
Marseille occupy sixth position, in line for the Conference League, while Rennes are three points ahead in fifth spot.
View our Marseille vs Rennes preview, prediction and betting tips with the latest odds. Into the bargain, don’t forget to check out more expect prediction on our football betting tips page.
Marseille vs Rennes key stats
- Marseille have lost three of their last six matches (W2, D1).
- There hasn't been a Ligue 1 draw between the two clubs since 2022.
- Rennes have won four of their last five games away from home.
Marseille vs Rennes preview: Les Rennais punish shaky Olympians
Marseille vs. Rennes — Tale of the Tape
| Marseille | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 5th |
| 56 | Points | 59 |
| 60 | Goals For | 58 |
| 44 | Goals Against | 47 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
*Figures accurate at the time of publishing.
Marseille have endured a difficult season across all fronts. The hosts returned to winning ways against mid-table Le Havre last matchday, ending a run of three winless outings.
Mason Greenwood’s second half penalty sealed all three points for Marseille in the port city – their first victory since beating Metz 3-1 in early April.
OM haven’t lost this fixture at home since September 2017.
A victory here will lift the Olympians into fifth, dethroning Rennes from their hold on the Europa League spot thanks to their goal difference. A loss combined with Monaco’s win over Strasbourg will see them end the season empty-handed.
Former Rennes coach Habib Beye has six players sidelined, including Nayef Aguerd, Geoffrey Kongdobia, Hamed Traore and CJ Egan-Riley.
Rennes can not only win and qualify directly for the Champions League provided other results also go their away, but also draw and feature in the Europa League.
The worst Rennes can finish is in the Conference League spot held by Marseille.
Rennes beat Paris FC 2-1 last matchday.
They are one of the better-performing sides over the past few months, having lost only twice in 10 league games. Lyon and Lens, directly above them, are the only two teams to have inflicted a defeat on Rennes in that span.
Franck Haise will travel to Marseille without three players: Jeremy Jacquet, Brice Samba and Przemyslaw Frankowski.
Marseille vs Rennes form guide & betting tips
| Marseille | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
WLDLW |
Form | WWWLW |
| 7 | Points | 12 |
| 10th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 5 | Goals For | 11 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 7 |
Whispers Predicts: Marseille 1-2 Rennes
Two of Rennes’ last three, and four of OM’s last seven games, saw both teams score. At 1/2, BTTS – Yes offers modest value.
The visitors have not only started, but also finished matches strongly. Coincidentally, 11 of the last 12 goals Marseille conceded came after the break. Rennes to win second-half at 5/2 is a worthy bet.
At 31/40, a double chance favouring Rennes i.e. Rennes to win or draw is value play, given the visitors impressive form entering the final matchday.
Rennes have secured 28 points from their last 12 matches, scoring 27 goals in the process – more than any other team. Backing Rennes to score over 1.5 goals at 5/4 carries value.
> Both teams to Score – Yes at 1/2 | Likelihood: Probable
> Rennes to win second-half at 5/2 | Likelihood: Likely
> Rennes to win or draw at 31/40 | Likelihood: Probable
> Rennes to score over 1.5 goals at 5/4 | Likelihood: Probable