Marseille and Rennes are set to face each other this Sunday at the Stade Vélodrome. This matchup is part of matchweek 34 of Ligue 1 for the 2025/26 season.
Current Standings
As of now, Marseille is in 6th place with 56 points. Recently, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Le Havre. In contrast, Rennes sits 5th in the table with 59 points, having won their last game 2-1 against Paris FC.
Previous Encounters
The last match between these two teams saw Marseille triumph with a resounding 3-0 win. Historically, Marseille has a stronger record against Rennes, boasting 57 victories out of 131 total encounters.
Team Updates
Both teams face player absences ahead of this crucial clash.
- Marseille:
- Geoffrey Kondogbia – Dead leg
- Bilal Nadir – Hamstring injury
- Rennes:
- Brice Samba – Suspension (yellow card)
- Jérémy Jacquet – Shoulder injury
- Przemyslaw Frankowski – Muscle injury
Last Starting XIs
| Marseille | Rennes |
|---|---|
| Gerónimo Rulli | Brice Samba |
| Benjamin Pavard | Mahamadou Nagida |
| Facundo Medina | Anthony Rouault |
| Leonardo Balerdi | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal |
| Emerson Palmieri | Quentin Merlin |
| Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg | Sebastian Szymanski |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | Valentin Rongier |
| Mason Greenwood | Mahdi Camara |
| Quinten Timber | Moussa Al-Tamari |
| Igor Paixão | Estéban Lepaul |
| Amine Gouiri | Ludovic Blas |
Managerial Matchup
Manager Habib Beye has faced his counterpart Franck Haise twice, achieving one win and one loss. Haise has a more extensive history against Marseille, with six wins out of eleven meetings.
Recent Performance
Marseille has been resilient at home, with only one defeat in their last nine matches and scoring consistently. Conversely, Rennes has shown strength away from home, with one loss in their last five matches.
Conclusion
This upcoming fixture is crucial for both teams as they vie for a better position in the Ligue 1 standings. The stakes are high, and fans can expect an exciting match at the Stade Vélodrome.
