Rennes vs Marseille Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Ligue 1 2026-27

Both of the last two matches between these sides ended in favour of the Phocaeans!

Stade Rennais are all set to lock horns with Olympique de Marseille for their matchweek 4 contest of the Ligue 1 2026-27 season. These clubs will collide for an interesting outing at Roazhon Park.

Franck Haise’s men are up and running with a positive start to the new season. They held the defending champions PSG in their opening game. The Rennais then secured back-to-back wins against Le Mans and Angers. They have shown a strong fighting spirit and it is going to be a big advantage for the rest of the season.

Rennes must also focus on their performance in defence, which has not been the best. They have conceded five goals in just three matches, but because of their good efforts in the final third, Stade Rennais have not faced many issues.

After beginning their Ligue 1 2026-27 campaign with a 4-0 win against Strasbourg, the Bruno Génésio-led side faced consecutive losses against AS Monaco and Paris FC. They have struggled with their performance all across the field, making the upcoming contest a tough one for them.

Olympique de Marseille will be away from home for their upcoming league contest. They must come up with a calm and composed approach or should just get ready to drop more points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rennes, France
• Stadium: Roazhon Park
• Date: Saturday, September 12
• Kick-off time: 12:15 am IST (Friday, September 11; 06:45 pm GMT/ 02:45 pm ET/ 11:45 am PT)
• Referee: Jeremy Stinat
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Rennes: D-W-W

Marseille: W-L-L

Players to Watch

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)

The 26-year-old Frenchman is all set to play an important role in the attacking front for Stade Rennais. He has now scored three goals in three league games this season. Esteban Lepaul will be looking to step up his game yet again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Amine Gouiri (Marseille)

Amine Gouiri came up with a sensational brace for his side in their last league outing against Paris FC, but it was not enough for them. He will be once again gearing up to help his side in the final third and is going to play a crucial role out there. In three Ligue 1 appearances this season, the 26-year-old Algerian forward has already scored four goals.

Match Facts

• Stade Rennais are unbeaten in their last three matches.
• Olympique de Marseille are on a two-match losing run.
• Neither of the last five fixtures between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Rennes to win @116/100 10bet
• Esteban Lepaul to score @5/4 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Stade Rennais are going to come up with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi will not be in action for Marseille. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 135

Rennes (wins): 38

Marseille (wins): 60

Draws: 37

Predicted Lineups

Rennes predicted XI (4-1-4-1)

Samba (GK); Frankowski, Cresswell, Rouault, Merlin; Rongier; Blas, Szymanski, Camara, Tamari; Lepaul

Marseille predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

De Lange (GK); Weah, Egan-Riley, Aguerd, Emerson; Abdelli, Højbjerg; Harit, Gomes, Paixao; Gouiri

Match Prediction

Stade Rennais have been performing well and because of their positive run of form, they will be confident. Olympique de Marseille must do a lot of hard work if they want to secure three points.

Franck Haise’s men might come out on top to secure three points in their Ligue 1 contest.

Prediction: Rennes 3-2 Marseille

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar

UK: Ligue 1+, Prime Video, ITV

France: Ligue 1+

USA: BeIN Sports

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