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An unbeaten Rennes side host their second heavyweight opponent in the space of four Ligue 1 games when Marseille visit Roazhon Park on Friday, 11 September.
Marseille are enduring their joint-worst start to a Ligue 1 campaign for 19 years, while Rennes are one of six teams yet to lose in the top division this term.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Rennes vs Marseille key stats
- Rennes are undefeated in three straight league games (W2, D1).
- Les Rennais beat OM 1-0 here last term.
- Marseille are on a two-match losing streak in Ligue 1.
- The Olympians have won only one of their last five away league games.
Rennes vs Marseille preview: Les Rennais extend impressive Ligue 1 start
Rennes vs Marseille — Tale of the Tape
| Rennes | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 10th |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
Rennes were held to a 2-2 draw by Paris Saint-Germain in their season opener, but they have quickly turned things around with back-to-back wins over Le Mans and Angers.
They are currently enjoying their best start to a Ligue 1 season for six years thanks to their three-match unbeaten streak.
Furthermore, Rennes’ unbeaten form on home turf extends to early March – they are undefeated in six straight league outings at Roazhon Park.
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is Franck Haise’s only absentee, while Marseille are missing the services of Geoffrey Kongdobia and Tochukwu Nnadi.
Two losses in three games have consigned Marseille to 10th place after three rounds. Their only victory – a 4-0 win over Strasbourg on matchday one – saves them some face.
Monaco and Paris FC have condemned Bruno Genesio to successive defeats, and their worries only escalate away from home.
Four losses across their last five trips, including Monaco's recent 2-0 victory at Stade Louis II, makes this a worrisome trip to Brittany.
Rennes vs Marseille form guide & betting tips
| Rennes | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
LLDWW |
Last five | WLWLL |
| 10 | Goals For | 10 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 8 |
WLDWW |
Last five competitive form | WWWLL |
Whispers predicts: Rennes 2-1 Marseille
Rennes to win at 6/5 (2.20) offers considerable value, with the hosts’ unbeaten start to the season making them the outright favourites at such an impressive rate.
Esteban Lepaul failed to score in Rennes’ 2-1 win over Angers last matchday, but already has three goals to show for after his pivotal strikes against Le Mans and PSG. Expect last season’s Ligue 1 top scorer to rise to the occasion as an anytime goalscorer at 11/10 (2.10). He also struck against Marseille in last season’s visit to the Velodrome.
Marseille are expected to start strong after a series of unconvincing performances. Backing a First-half draw at 6/4 (2.50) carries immense returns. However, Rennes have what it takes to replicate last season’s narrow H2H win here over the visitors – Draw/Rennes at 9/2 (5.50) is a bet worth keeping tabs on.
Over 2.5 total goals at 7/12 (1.58) offers minimal but worthwhile returns, with each of Rennes’ last 10 games crossing the mark.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 7/12 (1.58) | Likelihood: Very Likely
> Rennes to win at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half draw at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Likely
> Draw/Rennes at 9/2 (5.50) | Likelihood: Likely
> Esteban Lepaul as anytime goalscorer at 15/4 (4.75) | Likelihood: Possible