Ligue 1 returns this weekend, with an ambitious Marseille side travelling to Rennes on Friday for the opening match of the 2025/2026 season.
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Rennes vs Marseille: Context & Form
Rennes are beginning a new era under Habib Beye. Last season was a disappointment, ending with a poor 12th-place finish. The goal for the Rouge et Noir is crystal clear; get back into European competition. And the club has invested heavily to try and make it happen.
The squad has seen several changes, with the arrivals of Przemysław Frankowski, Mahdi Camara, and notably Quentin Merlin and Valentin Rongier — both signed from Marseille, Friday’s opponents. On paper, Rennes now have a squad strong enough to compete with the top Ligue 1 sides, including OM.
Marseille, on the other hand, come into this campaign with renewed confidence and a rare sense of stability. For the first time in five years, OM start a season with the same coach as the previous one. Last year, they finished second in Ligue 1, securing direct qualification for the Champions League.
The summer transfer window has been bold: Facundo Medina, Angel Gomes, Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Igor Paixão have all joined, while key players Leonardo Balerdi, Adrien Rabiot, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Mason Greenwood have stayed put.
Their pre-season form has been encouraging too with two draws and three wins, including an impressive 3-1 victory against Aston Villa. Now, a busy schedule awaits Roberto De Zerbi’s men — starting with this tricky trip to Rennes.
Rennes vs Marseille: Match Odds
*All odds subject to change
Olympique Marseille are slight favourites with odds of 1.98. A win for Stade Rennais is priced at 3.55, while a draw is available at 3.70.
Rennes vs Marseille: Our Predictions
Marseille to win @ 1.98
If Marseille are to live up to their ambitions, they’ll need to win key games against direct rivals. The players know the importance of starting strong, and they look ready. However, against a determined and talented Rennes side, OM will need to lean on the same foundations that earned them victory in their recent friendly against Aston Villa.
Both teams to score @ 1.58
Since taking over midway through last season, Habib Beye has implemented an attacking, high-intensity style of play. With a full pre-season and promising attacking movements, Rennes are ready for a real test at Roazhon Park.
On the other side, De Zerbi’s approach is well-known; controlling possession, building from the back, clean passing sequences, and aggressive pressing. With Greenwood, Jonathan Rowe, Amine Gouiri, and Aubameyang (who scored twice against Aston Villa), Marseille have plenty of attacking firepower.
Anytime goalscorer: Mason Greenwood @ 2.40
The lively English winger ended the 2024/2025 season with an impressive record of 21 goals and 5 assists. He’s started this campaign just as strongly, netting five goals in five pre-season matches. Under De Zerbi, Greenwood looks sharper than ever — and he’s a strong bet to find the net at any time in this match.
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