Marseille vs Rennes Betting Tips & Match Preview – Ligue 1 Finale Clash
Introduction
Saturday’s Ligue 1 finale sees Marseille host Rennes at the Orange Vélodrome, with high stakes at play for the home side. Marseille are in the hunt for second place and will be pushing for a win to secure their spot ahead of Monaco. With three back-to-back home victories under their belt and a strong scoring record, OM approach this clash in confident form. Rennes, meanwhile, are restricted to mid-table jostling but will look to spoil the party for their hosts. Dive into our expert betting tips to get the full lowdown on this key fixture.
Team News & Key Insights
- Marseille are without Geoffrey Kondogbia and Ismael Bennacer due to injury.
- OM have won three of their last four matches against Rennes in Ligue 1.
- Marseille have scored 11 goals across their last three home victories in the league.
- Rennes will be missing Ayanda Sishuba and Alidu Seidu.
- Five of Marseille’s last seven home Ligue 1 games have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Rennes have failed to score in only one of their last nine away league matches.
- Mason Greenwood is one goal away from hitting 20 Ligue 1 goals this season.
Betting Odds & Predictions
According to the latest odds, Marseille are the favourites to win this encounter at 1.62, with a win probability of 61.9%. A draw is on offer at 4.10 (24.4%), while a Rennes away win is priced at 4.75 (21.1%). The suggested correct score prediction is a 3-1 win for Marseille, which reflects their current attacking strength and home form.
Marseille cruised to a 3-1 win over Le Havre in their previous outing, keeping momentum high heading into this final fixture. Rennes may have beaten Nice 2-0 at home recently, but back-to-back away losses suggest they may struggle on the road again.
Expert Betting Tips
- Marseille to Win – OM are in excellent form and are pushing for second place. 1.62
- Over 2.5 Goals – Five of Marseille’s last seven home games have delivered 3+ goals. 1.80
- Both Teams to Score – Yes – Rennes have scored in eight of their last nine away games. 1.95
- Correct Score: Marseille 3-1 – Based on prediction and recent goal patterns. 11.00
- Mason Greenwood to Score Anytime – Needs one more goal to reach 20 for the season. 2.10
Final Prediction & Verdict
Marseille’s recent surge in form and dominant goal-scoring displays make them solid favourites to secure a final-day win against Rennes. With their goal-scoring tally hitting 11 in just three home games, OM have shown they have the firepower to demolish defences, especially when under pressure to perform. Rennes, while capable of a goal or two on their travels, have slipped in their recent away matches and may find it tough to contain a fired-up Marseille attack.
Expect the hosts to control the game from the outset, with Mason Greenwood likely to play a key role in their push for a second-place finish. The visitors might land a consolation goal, but the odds favour Marseille pulling away with a convincing win. Our final prediction: Marseille 3-1 Rennes, with value on over 2.5 goals and both teams to score as attractive betting options.
