Rennes are unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season with two wins and one draw, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game at home. Marseille travel after back-to-back league defeats against Monaco and Paris FC, failing to collect a point away from home so far. Rennes have shown resilience against top opposition, including a 2-2 draw with Paris Saint Germain, making them solid candidates to secure at least a point on home soil.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Rennes or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Rennes enter matchday four in strong domestic form, sitting fifth in the standings with seven points from their opening three Ligue 1 fixtures. They remain unbeaten with two victories and a draw, showing consistent attacking output by scoring seven goals across those matches, including a 2-2 draw against Paris Saint Germain and a 3-2 victory over Le Mans.
Marseille have experienced a disjointed start to their campaign, recording one win and two defeats to place tenth with three points. After opening with an emphatic 4-0 win against Strasbourg, they suffered consecutive losses against Monaco and Paris FC, conceding five goals across those two fixtures. Midfield injuries to Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi further test their squad depth for this trip.
With Rennes finding the net in all three matches through contributors like Ervin Lepaul and Marseille relying on Amine Gouiri in attack, both sides display offensive sharpness alongside defensive vulnerabilities. Rennes will aim to leverage their positive early momentum at home against a visiting side looking to stabilize their defensive structure.
Key factors
- Rennes are unbeaten in three league matches, collecting seven points from a possible nine.
- Marseille have lost their last two Ligue 1 fixtures, conceding five goals in the process.
- Ervin Lepaul leads Rennes with three goals, while Amine Gouiri has scored four goals for Marseille.
- Rennes have not kept a clean sheet in three league games, conceding four goals in two home fixtures.
- Marseille are missing injured midfielders Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi.
Team news
Rennes
- A. Ait BoudlalInactive
Marseille
- G. KondogbiaInjury
- T. NnadiInjury
Statistical comparison
Rennes at home vs Marseille awayKey players this season
Rennes
- E. Lepaul3G
- A. Thomasson2A
Marseille
- A. Gouiri4G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Paris FCChampions League league stage | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | LyonChampions League league stage | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | LilleQualifying | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 | RennesEuropa League league stage | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 | StrasbourgPlay-offs | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Stade Brestois 29 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 8 | Lorient | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Estac Troyes | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 10 | Marseille | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 | Lens | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 | Angers | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Marseille have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
- 2026-05-17Marseille 3-1 Rennes
- 2026-02-03Marseille 3-0 Rennes
- 2025-08-15Rennes 1-0 Marseille
- 2025-05-17Marseille 4-2 Rennes
- 2025-01-11Rennes 1-2 Marseille
Our record in Ligue 1
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
Rennes have scored in all three league fixtures but have yet to keep a clean sheet, conceding five goals in total at an average of 1.7 per match. Marseille possess offensive firepower led by Amine Gouiri with four goals, but they have also conceded five times in three matches. Both teams have shown clear attacking efficiency combined with defensive lapses in the opening rounds.
Yes — 68% confidence
Rennes have scored in all three league fixtures but have yet to keep a clean sheet, conceding five goals in total at an average of 1.7 per match. Marseille possess offensive firepower led by Amine Gouiri with four goals, but they have also conceded five times in three matches. Both teams have shown clear attacking efficiency combined with defensive lapses in the opening rounds.
Rennes or Draw — 74% confidence
Rennes are unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season with two wins and one draw, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game at home. Marseille travel after back-to-back league defeats against Monaco and Paris FC, failing to collect a point away from home so far. Rennes have shown resilience against top opposition, including a 2-2 draw with Paris Saint Germain, making them solid candidates to secure at least a point on home soil.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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