Rennes vs Marseille: Clash of Struggles and Champions' Ambitions
France Ligue 1 - Rennes VS Marseille
Match Time:16-08-2025 02:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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The Ligue 1 season begins at Roazhon Park with Rennes hosting Marseille. Rennes struggled last season, spending heavily to avoid relegation, while Marseille’s investment in coach Roberto De Zerbi secured them a Champions League spot.
Team Analysis:
Rennes have slipped from consistent top-six finishes to two consecutive lower-half Ligue 1 seasons, with last year being their worst in over a decade. A failed coaching change and heavy January spending helped avoid relegation, but 12th place is not acceptable for Habib Beye’s first full season. Rennes aim for a strong start despite a mixed preseason and face a tough challenge against Marseille, who have dominated recent encounters.
Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, bounced back from an eighth-place finish to secure second place and Champions League qualification last season. With a solid preseason and a history of strong season openers, Marseille enter the match confident to continue their upward trend.
Player Situation:
Rennes face injury doubts with new permanent signing Lilian Brassier missing their final friendly. New arrivals include Quentin Merlin, Valentin Rongier, and loaned wing-back Przemyslaw Frankowski. Key departures are Kyogo Furuhashi, Azor Matusiwa, and Kazeem Olaigbe.
Marseille’s summer signing Igor Paixao is also doubtful after missing preseason, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns aiming to repeat his strong goal-scoring form alongside Mason Greenwood. Defenders Facundo Medina and Timothy Weah may make their debuts for Marseille.
Result Prediction:
Marseille scored freely last season and have strengthened their attack further, promising another strong offensive show. Rennes made significant January signings to improve but face a tough challenge starting the season against a potent Marseille side.
Predicted Result: Rennes 1-3 Olympique Marseille.
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