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The Ligue 1 is back in action with a set of important fixtures this weekend as Marseille take on Rennes at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to pick up a victory in this match.
Marseille are currently in sixth place in the Ligue 1 standings but will be concerned by their slump in recent weeks. Les Olympiens suffered a 3-1 defeat to Monaco in their previous game and are in desperate need of a victory.
Rennes also suffered a 1-0 defeat against Lille in their previous match and will want to return to winning ways in this game. The away side is in fifth place in the Ligue 1 standings and will be looking for a top-four finish.
Marseille vs Rennes Head-to-Head
Marseille have a good record against Rennes and have won 19 matches out of a total of 44 games played between the two teams. Rennes have managed 14 victories against Marseille and will need to step up to the plate in this match.
The reverse fixture between the two teams took place in December last year and ended in a 2-1 victory for Rennes. Marseille were well below their best on the day and cannot afford to slip up in this game.
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Rennes form guide in Ligue 1: L-W-D-D-W
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Marseille vs Rennes Team News
Marseille
Jordan Amavi and Boubacar Kamara are currently injured and will be unable to play a part in this game. Luis Henrique has made progress with his recovery but is unlikely to feature in this game.
Injured: Jordan Amavi, Boubacar Kamara
Doubtful: Luis Henrique
Suspended: None
Rennes
Flavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, and Serhou Guirassy are currently injured for Rennes and will not play a part in this game. Jonas Martin and Romain Del Castillo are back in contention and will be included in the squad.
Injured: Flavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, Serhou Guirassy
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Marseille vs Rennes Predicted XI
Marseille Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Steve Mandanda; Yuto Nagatomo, Duje Caleta-Car, Leonardo Balerdi, Hiroki Sakai; Pape Gueye, Valentin Rongier; Valere Germain, Morgan Sanson, Florian Thauvin; Dario Benedetto
Rennes Predicted XI (4-3-3): Romain Salin; Faitout Maouassa, Nayef Aguerd, Gerzino Nyamsi, Hamari Traore; Steven Nzonzi, Eduardo Camavinga, Benjamin Bourigeaud; Martin Terrier, Jeremy Doku, Clement Grenier
Marseille vs Rennes Prediction
Marseille have been disappointing in recent weeks and will have to play out of their skins to finish in the top four this season. The home side faces a direct competitor in Rennes and cannot afford to lose this match.
Rennes have been inconsistent this season and will need to work hard to get the better of Marseille in this fixture. Both teams have their fair share of problems to solve and will have to be at their best on Saturday.
Prediction: Marseille 1-1 Rennes
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