Round 26 of the 2022-23 French Ligue 1 wraps up Sunday, March 5, with the highly-anticipated clash from Roazhon Park, so we have prepared the best Rennes vs. Marseille betting pick, tips, and odds.
Rennes – Marseille Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (5.3.2023)
With 13 rounds to go, Marseille are still alive in the Ligue 1 title race, and the Olympians have to beat Rennes this Sunday. It won’t be an easy task by any means, as the Red and Blacks continue their battle for Champions League qualification.
Rennes vs. Marseille: Initial Situation
Marseille are second in Ligue 1 with 52 points (W16, D4, L5) and a 48:25 goal difference, eight points behind Paris SG. On the other side, Rennes are fifth with 46 points (W14, D4, L7) and a 45:28 goal difference.
Rennes Stats & Form
The Red and Blacks are coming off a huge 1-0 road victory over Nantes in the Derby Breton. It was their second straight league win, as Rennes bounced back from a disappointing penalty-shootout defeat to Shakhtar in the Europa League. The Red and Blacks have won six of their previous seven home contests in all competitions. They’ve earned a thumping 33 points out of 13 home games in League 1 this season.
Rennes cannot count on their leading scorer Martin Terrier, who’s done for the season with a knee injury. Terries has recorded 12 goals and five assists across 22 appearances in all competitions, while Amine Gouiri has accounted for 11 goals and five dishes in 29 apps. Benjamin Bourigeaud is the team’s best assist-maker with eight dishes in 33 matches this season.
Marseille Stats & Form
The Olympians are coming off a disappointing home loss to Annecy in the Coupe de France quarterfinal. They were listed as massive 1.10 favorites, and after a 2-2 tie in regulation, Annecy beat Marseille in a penalty shootout. Last weekend, the Olympians lost to Paris SG 3-0 at home, but they’ve won seven straight road contests in all competitions, including six in Ligue 1.
Alexis Sanchez leads the way for Marseille with 13 goals in 31 games. Defenders Nuno Tavares and Chancel Mbemba have combined for 11 goals thus far, while right-back Jonathan Clauss is the Olympians’ top assist-maker with ten dishes in 29 games this season.
Rennes – Marseille: Head-to-Head
Rennes meet Marseille for the third time this season. After a 1-1 league draw in September, Marseille beat Rennes 1-0 in Coupe de France in January. Rennes have only won one of their previous five meetings with Marseille while tallying three defeats in the process.
Rennes – Marseille Odds
The stake is huge for both clubs. On paper, Marseille is a slightly better team than Rennes, but the odds tell you how tight this clash should be. The bookmakers don’t expect a high-scoring affair, and the Over 2.5 Goals sits at 1.90 on bet365 Sportsbook.
Rennes have been outstanding at home so far this season, while Marseille are doing a great job on the road, so something’s got to give in this game. It could easily go three-way, and it’s tough to separate these two teams. Hereof, I would stay away from the side bet and take Both Teams to Score YES at 1.70 with Unibet Sportsbook. Marseille have scored two or more goals in seven straight league games on the road. Rennes, on the other side, have bagged a staggering 30 goals across 13 outings at home in Ligue 1.
Betting tip and prediction: Rennes – Marseille (5.3.2023)