Marseille take on the visitors Rennes in the round 34 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Saturday, April 17th at Stade Vélodrome (Marseille).
Marseille side are a historical giant in French football. But despite the backing of ambitious and well-funded ownership, their results in recent years have been inconsistent. Last season was especially disappointing, as they finished only 8th with just 50 points. That triggered a major overhaul over the summer, with high-profile signings including Greenwood on loan and Rabiot as a free agent. Roberto De Zerbi was appointed head coach with a clear mission: to secure a runner-up finish. Despite fierce competition and some setbacks, a win over Le Havre before the final round allowed them to head into the season finale holding second place — one more victory will lock it in.
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Rennes failed to make meaningful progress this year. The Red and Blacks were recently regulars in European competitions — including a Champions League group stage appearance — and even lifted domestic silverware. But last season saw them slip to a disappointing 10th place in Ligue 1. Even after the summer, things didn’t improve despite multiple coaching changes. Not even Jorge Sampaoli, a seasoned and high-profile manager, could turn things around during a brief and unsuccessful stint that ended in January. His replacement, Habib Beye, helped stabilize results — especially between February and April — to pull the team clear of relegation danger. But since securing safety, their intensity has waned: they lost 1-4 to Lyon and 1-2 away to Toulouse, though they did manage a convincing 2-0 win at home against Nice.
In 2024, Rennes beat Marseille in both the cup and the league. But in January, Olympique finally got revenge with a 2-1 away victory. It’s unlikely the visitors will be able — or motivated — to stand in the way of their more ambitious opponent. Expect a home win for Marseille.
Prediction for the match: Marseille to win.
