Rennes vs Marseille Prediction 15.08.2025
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Rennes vs Marseille Prediction
Rennes vs Marseille Prediction and Betting Tips for the Ligue 1 opener at Roazhon Park on Friday night. Rennes are aiming to shake off two straight mid-table finishes, while Marseille arrive on the back of an unbeaten preseason. In this article, you’ll find Ligue 1 Predictions and insights from XpertStats tipsters.
- Rennes host Marseille at Roazhon Park in the opening match of the new Ligue 1 season.
- Marseille have won their last five Ligue 1 openers and hold a dominant recent head-to-head record.
- Rennes finished 12th last season despite late-season improvement under Habib Beye.
- OM’s attack features Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, both in strong preseason form.
Rennes head into this campaign with a point to prove. After finishing 12th last term, the club’s worst league position in over a decade, new boss Habib Beye will want to replicate the spark he brought late last season, when they won eight of their final 15 matches. Still, a preseason with only one win in six isn’t exactly the confidence booster fans were hoping for. Add to that a tricky opener against a team they’ve lost to in four of the last five meetings, and you can see why some in Brittany are feeling edgy.
Squad-wise, Rennes have seen notable comings and goings. Valentin Rongier’s arrival from Marseille adds a spicy subplot, while Przemyslaw Frankowski’s loan deal could bring width and energy. But injuries are already biting, Lilian Brassier is likely out, and star signing Igor Paixão might not be ready to start after missing the entire preseason. Can Beye’s side cope without key pieces against one of France’s sharpest attacks? That’s the big question.
Marseille, by contrast, have enjoyed a near-perfect buildup. Roberto De Zerbi’s men capped their summer with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, Mason Greenwood netting again and Aubameyang hitting two. OM finished second last season, their best since the PSG juggernaut kicked into high gear and they’ve now won their opening Ligue 1 fixture five years running. That’s not just a stat, it’s a habit. And habits like that are hard to break.
With Facundo Medina suspended and Igor Paixão unlikely to start, Marseille might not be at full strength, but their depth is impressive. Timothy Weah’s debut adds pace out wide, and De Zerbi’s attacking structure looks slick. Given their recent dominance in this matchup and the sharpness shown in preseason, the visitors will be confident of starting strong. Rennes will scrap, as they always do, but right now it’s hard to bet against OM extending that winning opening-day streak. That’s why this fixture tops our early-season shortlist for bold but calculated calls in Ligue 1 Predictions.
Marseille’s dominance in recent head-to-head meetings with Rennes is hard to ignore four wins from the last five clashes, including a decisive 4-2 victory on the final day of last season. Roberto De Zerbi’s side comes into this opener on the back of an unbeaten preseason, capped with an impressive 3-1 win over Aston Villa. Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are already firing, which could spell trouble for a Rennes side struggling to find rhythm in summer friendlies. Rennes’ defensive concerns are also significant, with Lilian Brassier sidelined and new star signing Igor Paixão doubtful after missing all of preseason. Meanwhile, Marseille have won their opening Ligue 1 fixture in each of the last five seasons, showing they know how to hit the ground running. Considering form, squad depth, and psychological edge, Marseille look well placed to take all three points at Roazhon Park on Friday night.
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