Rennes vs Marseille prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 11, 2026
In the 4th round of Ligue 1 on September 11, 2026, Rennes will face Marseille. A clash between neighbours in last season's standings.
Rennes vs Marseille team news and expert analysis
The club from Stade de la Route de Lorient collected 59 points, finishing behind Marseille on the additional criteria and settling for sixth place. This time around, they came close to beating PSG, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. They then eventually beat Le Mans 3-2, courtesy of a penalty scored in the sixth minute of added time. They also defeated Angers by a one-goal margin, winning 2-1.
The Olympique side slipped to fifth place at the end of the 2025/2026 season. They began the new campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Strasbourg. However, they subsequently suffered defeats against both Monaco and Paris.
Francois Pinault's men are currently scoring 2.33 goals per match while conceding 1.67. Timber and company, meanwhile, have scored twice and conceded 1.67 goals per game.
Head to Head matches: Rennes vs Marseille
Marseille won four of the last five head-to-head encounters, but just over a year ago, in August 2025, they lost away to Rennes.
The hosts are expected to win, but they are not considered clear favourites. We are backing an entertaining game with over 3.0 total goals (odds – 1.86).
Rennes vs Marseille: key statistics and trends
- Rennes have won two matches in a row
- 100% of Rennes' matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.0 goals per game
- Marseille have lost their last two matches
- 33% of Marseille's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
Rennes vs Marseille: Possible starting lineups
Rennes play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Lemaitre - Merlin, Aït Boudlal, Cresswell, Frankowski - Thomasson, Rongier, Szymański - Soumaré, Lepaul, Al-Tamari
Marseille play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): de Lange - Emerson, Egan-Riley, Kondogbia, Weah - Højbjerg, Abdelli - Timber, Gomes, Harit - Gouiri
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