Rennes vs Marseille Prediction
🔊 Who will come out on top in the opening match of the French Ligue 1 this season? The French football championship kicks off on Friday, August 15, with a clash between Rennes and Marseille. Last season's runners-up are heading to Roazhon Park with nothing but three points on their minds. Can the visitors from the south secure an away win against a resilient Rennes side? Check out our analysis and prediction for this matchup in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have faced each other 40 times: Rennes have claimed victory 12 times, Marseille have won 17 matches, and 11 encounters ended in a draw. Last season, they met twice in Ligue 1, with Marseille triumphing on both occasions-2-1 away and 4-2 at home.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Stade Rennes Team Overview
🔴 Last season, Rennes finished 12th in Ligue 1, matching their worst position since 2013 when they also ended up in the same spot in the French championship. Just three years ago, the red and blacks were comfortably securing European competition spots and even contending for national championship medals. Now, however, we see a downward trend that will be challenging to reverse in just one year.
⚫ In early July, Habib Beye's squad began their preparations for the new season. They played six friendly matches over the course of a month. Notably, Rennes managed just one victory in these friendlies, defeating Nantes 3-2. The previous three matches for the red and blacks ended in draws: against Real Sociedad B (0-0), the main team of Real Sociedad (1-1), and Genoa (2-2).
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Olympique Marseille Team Overview
⚪ Marseille finished second last season, but there was never any real contest for the title as PSG pulled away with a 19-point lead by the end. Olympique's finish to the campaign was impressive, going unbeaten in their final five matches and securing four wins. The last defeat for Roberto De Zerbi's side came on April 12 in the 29th round against Monaco (0-3).
🔵 As they prepared for the new Ligue 1 season, Marseille engaged in six friendly matches, three of which ended in draws: against Charleroi (1-1), Valencia (1-1), and Sevilla (1-1). The other three matches were victories for Olympique: over Excelsior Maassluis (5-0), Girona (2-0), and Aston Villa (3-1).
Match Results: Olympique Marseille
Latest news
Stade Rennes
📄 Three days ahead of the start of their 32nd consecutive season in the top tier of French football, Stade Rennais owner François-Henri Pinault made a personal visit to the team's training session to speak with the players. The French businessman wished the athletes and coaching staff good luck for the upcoming season, particularly in their Ligue 1 opener against Olympique de Marseille.
🎙 Rennes head coach Habib Beye shared his thoughts on the preparation for the match against Marseille: "The most crucial part of this preparation is becoming stronger. The team is improving in certain areas. But we need to hit the opponent much harder. Friday presents a tough challenge. Marseille are a significant player in the current championship. We are ready to face them head-on and compete with this team. However, we must remain extremely focused, or we will be punished. This team capitalizes on the opportunities you give them."
Olympique Marseille
🎙 Roberto De Zerbi on the upcoming match against Rennes: "The main thing is to avoid getting into a difficult situation in Rennes on Friday. We need to go there with the same mindset as we did against Aston Villa and not get overconfident. We've been training hard, and there's no time for complacency or thinking we're too good. We must avoid the psychological slump we experienced last season."
❌ The Brazilian winger Igor Paixão, signed from Feyenoord this offseason, won't be able to assist the team in the upcoming clash with Rennes as he remains sidelined, continuing his recovery from a muscle injury.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Jérémie Pignard. Over his last 100 matches, he has averaged 4.22 yellow cards per game with 23 fouls called. In their last ten matches, both Rennes and Marseille have almost identical yellow card stats, with 1.9 and 1.8 per game, respectively. Considering Pignard's tendency to issue yellow cards and the frequency at which these teams receive them, we suggest betting on under 5 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In their last ten matches, Rennes have scored 17 goals, while Marseille have netted 22, averaging 1.7 and 2.2 goals per game, respectively. In their last two head-to-head meetings, the teams exceeded the over 2.5 total, scoring 3 and 6 goals. Given the high-scoring nature of their previous encounters and current form, we recommend considering a bet on over 2.5 total goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
When it comes to corners in their last ten matches, Marseille have an edge over Rennes with averages of 6.3 compared to 4.6 per game. The handicap on corners (-1.5) for Olympique has come through in 6 out of 10 instances. Given that the "southerners" are favorites in the upcoming match and should dominate possession and attacks, we suggest placing a bet on Marseille with a -1.5 corner handicap.
Editorial Prediction
Rennes have stumbled through the past two seasons, and expectations for a sudden turnaround are low, given the club's modest transfer activity. Marseille, on the other hand, have retained the core of last season's "silver" squad, and their coaching staff is well-versed in crafting a winning strategy. Additionally, Olympique have had a strong pre-season, remaining unbeaten in friendlies leading up to the new campaign. We predict Marseille will come out on top in this match with a scoreline of 2-1. Our bet is on a Marseille victory.
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Betting Tips: Stade Rennes - Olympique Marseille
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