Olympique de Marseille vs Stade Rennais FC Prediction 17 May 2025
Added on 15 May, 2025
Saturday night’s Ligue 1 clash between Rennes and Marseille, part of the 34th and final matchday, offers both teams a chance to close the season on a positive note—though with very different stakes in play.
Marseille, despite a turbulent campaign marked by internal discord, have managed to refocus and climb into the Champions League zone. Following a disappointing 0–3 loss to Monaco, De Zerbi’s side rebounded with strong results against Montpellier (5–1), Lille (1–1), and Le Havre (3–1), propelling them into second place with 62 points and a healthy 70:45 goal difference.
Rennes, meanwhile, have experienced a far less consistent season. Sitting in 11th with 41 points and a goal difference of 49:46, the Red and Blacks have been unpredictable. While they showed flashes of quality in wins over Le Havre (5–1), Nantes (2–1), and Nice (2–0), they’ve also stumbled against Lyon (1–4) and Toulouse (1–2), reflecting their struggle for rhythm and defensive solidity.
Though this fixture will be played in Rennes, Marseille’s recent form and superior motivation give them the edge. Historically, the Velodrome has been kind to them in this matchup, with four of the last five home meetings going in their favor. And while they are away this time, the momentum they carry and their superior squad quality suggest they are well-positioned to continue that dominance and close out the season with three points.
Marseille to win 1.68