The Ligue 1 is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Marseille take on Rennes on Sunday. Both teams can be impressive on their day and will want to win this game.Marseille are in third place in the Ligue 1 standings at the moment and have been impressive this season. Les Dogues eased past Monaco by a 2-0 margin in their previous game and will be confident ahead of this match.Rennes, on the other hand, have struggled this season and are in 11th place in the league table. The away side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat against Reims last weekend and cannot afford another debacle this weekend.Olympique de Marseille@OM_Officiel𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐝 👤 arbitrera la rencontre #OMSRFC ce dimanche à l’@orangevelodrome 🏟. 📺 @CanalplusSport🕑 𝟏𝟕𝐇12:59 PM · Sep 18, 202139126𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐝 👤 arbitrera la rencontre #OMSRFC ce dimanche à l’@orangevelodrome 🏟. 📺 @CanalplusSport🕑 𝟏𝟕𝐇 https://t.co/gRZ9qgc6M9Marseille vs Rennes Head-to-HeadMarseille have an impressive record against Rennes and have won 20 out of 45 matches played between the two teams. Rennes have managed 11 victories against Marseille and will need to be at their best on Sunday.The previous match between the two teams took place in March this year and ended in a 1-0 victory for Marseille. Rennes were not at their best on the day and will need to step up this weekend.Marseille form guide in Ligue 1: W-W-D-WRennes form guide in Ligue 1: L-L-D-W-DMarseille vs Rennes Team NewsMarseille need to win this gameMarseilleLeonardo Balerdi has served his suspension and will be available for selection this weekend. Arkadiusz Milik is injured at the moment and has been ruled out of this fixture.Injured: Arkadiusz MilikDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneRennes have a point to proveRennesMartin Terrier is currently injured and will be unable to play a part against Marseille on Sunday. Jonas Martin and Romain Salin are also carrying knocks and might not feature in this game.Injured: Martin TerrierDoubtful: Jonas Martin, Romain Salin, Jeremy DokuSuspended: NoneMarseille vs Rennes Predicted XIMarseille Predicted XI (3-5-2): Pau Lopez; Leonardo Balerdi, Duje Caleta-Car, William Saliba; Pape Gueye, Pol Lirola, Boubacar Kamara, Matteo Guendouzi, Konrad de la Fuente; Dimitri Payet, GersonStade Rennais F.C.@staderennais[SOLIDARITÉ] Dans le prolongement des opérations orchestrées par la @LFPfr sur la J6 de @Ligue1UberEats, le SRFC apportera son soutien, contre @ClermontFoot, pour remercier tous les personnels soignants investis depuis le début de la crise sanitaire. 🤝#SupporterDesSoignants12:30 PM · Sep 18, 2021748[SOLIDARITÉ] Dans le prolongement des opérations orchestrées par la @LFPfr sur la J6 de @Ligue1UberEats, le SRFC apportera son soutien, contre @ClermontFoot, pour remercier tous les personnels soignants investis depuis le début de la crise sanitaire. 🤝#SupporterDesSoignantsRennes Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alfred Gomis; Birger Meling, Nayef Aguerd, Loic Bade, Hamari Traore; Baptiste Santamaria, Flavien Tait, Benjamin Bourigeaud; Serhou Guirassy, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Gaetan LabordeMarseille vs Rennes PredictionMarseille have made a few important signings this summer and will be intent on Champions League qualification this season. The likes of Dimitri Payet and Konrad de la Fuente can be lethal on their day and will be intent on finding the back of the net this weekend.Rennes are perfectly capable of pulling off a positive result and will want to step up on Sunday. Marseille are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.Prediction: Marseille 3-1 Rennes