Rennes vs Marseille Prediction: A good start for the Olympians

Rennes vs Marseille: Prediction and odds on the Match on 15 August 2025

It is going to be an interesting match between Rennes and Marseille on Friday, 15 August 2025, when both sides kick off the Ligue 1 campaign for this season. The Olympians defeated the hosts twice last season; can they start another round of victory here? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Rennes: form and statistics

Rennes ended last season, losing 4-2 to Marseille, and finished 12th on the table with 41 points in 34 games, scoring 51 goals and conceding 50. They were just eight points above relegation discussions. However, they have had decent preseason friendly games, where they lost one, drew four, and won one. The last of this event was a 2-2 draw against Genoa. The Red and Blacks will now regroup to avenge their back-to-back loss to Marseille last season.

Rennes: Team News and Injury Report

Habib Beye will continue to lead the team after the previous managerial issues. However, the coach will be without Lilian Brassier and Alidu Seidu due to injuries. Other members of the team are expected to continue their exceptional roles going into the new season.

🔖 Rennes possible starting lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper – Brice Samba

Defenders – Anthony Rouault, Jérémy Jacquet, Mikayil Faye

Midfielders – Przemyslaw Frankowski, Djaoui Cisse, Seko Fofana, Quentin Merlin, Mohamed Kader Meïté, Ludovic Blas

Attacker – Arnaud Kalimuendo

⛔️ Out: Lilian Brassier (ankle injury), Alidu Seidu (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Habib Beye

Marseille: form and statistics

Marseille ended last season with a 4-2 win over Rennes. Mason Greenwood got a brace in the game despite missing from the spot. The Phocaeans finished second on the table with 65 points, just behind league winners PSG. Regardless of the pains they got for not winning the league, picking a continental ticket was a huge consolation for them. They finished the season unbeaten in five games, and during their preseason friendlies, they have performed exceptionally with a six-game unbeaten run. So, Roberto De Zerbi's aim this season will be to challenge PSG for the title.

Marseille: Team News and Injury Report

Ever since the addition of some players to Marseille, the team seems to have regained its old glories and is ready to start challenging for titles. The addition of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United last season and Adrien Rabiot contributed to the excellence of the team. They are not leaving any stone unturned as they have secured the signatures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao, Angel Gomes, and Timothy Weah. These players are expected to bring their loads of experience into the team. However, Igor Paixão is ruled out of this game due to an injury that prevented the former Feyenoord player from participating in preseason games.

🔖 Marseille possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper – Gerónimo Rulli

Defenders – Amir Murillo, Leonardo Balerdi, Derek Cornelius, Ulisses Garcia

Midfielders – Adrien Rabiot, Pierre Emil Højbjerg, Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Jonathan Rowe

Attacker — Amine Gouiri

⛔️Out: Igor Paixão (muscle injury).

👤 Head coach: Roberto De Zerbi

Rennes vs Marseille: head-to-head statistics

Rennes and Marseille have met 13 times since 2020. Rennes won three, Marseille won eight, and two games ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 4-2 win for the Olympians.

Rennes vs Marseille: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last nine games between the two sides at this venue have seen fewer than four goals. This option is available at 1.60 odds on Betway;
• Marseille are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games against Rennes. A win for the visitors is available at 1.90 odds on Bet365;
• Six of the last nine league games of Rennes saw fewer than four goals.

Rennes vs Marseille match prediction, 15 August 2025

Both sides ended last season playing against each other, and nothing has really changed in the two teams. However, if at all, there are changes, it is going to be in favour of the visitors because of their activities in the transfer market. The visitors are on a five-game unbeaten run, and the fact that they are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games against Rennes makes me feel that they will win this game. However, I don’t expect too many goals in this game, because six of the last nine league games of Rennes saw fewer than four goals. Also, the last nine games between the two sides at this venue have seen fewer than four goals.

Our match prediction: Marseille to win at a coefficient of 1.90 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Under 3.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Team 1 To Win At Least One Half: No for a coefficient of 1.77 in the 1xBet bookmaker.