Rennes vs Marseille Prediction 17.03.2024

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 17th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 16:05 UTC / 17.05 CET
• Venue: Roazhon Park (Rennes)

A pulsating atmosphere is anticipated at Roazhon Park where Rennes and Marseille are set to lock horns in a potentially enthralling Ligue 1 clash between two aspirational clubs.

Rennes vs Marseille Betting Tips: BTTS

The impressive six-game winning streak they established from December 20th to February 18th in the league has declined in recent weeks. Rennes has been delivering sub-standard performances, as evidenced in their disappointing 2-2 draw against LOSC Lille last week, where they gave up a two-goal lead in the final moments.

The continuing crisis for Les Rouge et Noirs was exacerbated by a late double goal from Les Dogues’ key player Jonathan David. This marked their third consecutive Ligue 1 match without a win (D2, L1), significantly damaging their European ambitions. This leaves them trailing six points behind last weekend’s opponents, LOSC Lille, who currently occupy fourth place.

Julien Stephan and his team’s hopes for European success are buoyed by their securing a semi-final position in the Coupe de France, having defeated fourth-tier team, Le Puy-en-Velay 3-1 on February 29. This victory opens up the potential for them to reach the European exit through this competition. However, they first have to face the formidable challenge of PSG in the semi-finals.

Rennes has proven to be a formidable opponent at their home ground in recent matches. In their last six home games across all competitions, they’ve secured five victories. They’ve also demonstrated their effectiveness in scoring, managing to find the back of the net at least twice in four of those games.

Interestingly, one of the home victories that was mentioned was against Marseille, who the Brittany team eliminated from the Coupe de France through a penalty shootout. However, there’s no question that the team in red and blue jerseys will be up against a completely different and stronger Les Olympiens this time, compared to their encounter on January 21.

Jean-Louis Gasset, the seasoned manager who took over after Genaro Gattuso was dismissed, has dramatically turned things around for Marseille. He has restored the winning mentality that is a hallmark of such a prestigious club and guided them to a flawless nine points in his first three Ligue 1 matches since taking charge.

Despite having an unparalleled start as a coach at the Velodrome in the last 60 years, the 70-year-old strategist experienced his first failure midweek since his appointment, as he led his team to a 1-3 loss against Villarreal in Spain. However, this setback did not hinder Gasset from leading Marseille to the Europa League quarterfinals for the first time since 2010, thanks to a 4-3 aggregate victory.

Under Gasset’s baton, Les Olympies have also sharpened their edge in the final third of the pitch, scoring goals for fun and racking up an imposing 19 goals in his six-game spell in charge, so they are expected to adopt yet another free-scoring approach in hopes of keeping a 100% Ligue 1 record with the new manager. Recognizing the vast attacking prowess of both Rennes and Marseille, we anticipate a thrilling, goal-laden affair in which we should witness strikes at both ends of the pitch, as victory is crucial for both sides.