Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Rennes and Marseille who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Rennes enjoy home advantage, when visitors Marseille swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Ligue 1. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Team form: Rennes vs Marseille
Rennes Form
Rennes failed to win any of their last three matches, though they gained a point against Paris Saint-Germain in a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Lorient in a 1-2 defeat. Most recently, they settled for a 2-2 draw against Lille. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Rennes but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Ligue 1 matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 12 goals while conceding seven.
Marseille Form
Marseille won twice in their last three matches as Villarreal were defeated by 4-0, before they beat Nantes 2-0. Villarreal proved too strong, though, and a 3-1 defeat followed. Marseille claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and 11 scored.
Betting stats and facts for Rennes and Marseille
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Rennes and Marseille. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Rennes have scored in 24 of the last 25 home matches
- In 12 of the last 14 home matches Rennes played, both teams scored
- In 11 of the last 13 home matches Rennes played in the Ligue 1, both teams scored
- In 10 of the last 12 matches Rennes played, both teams scored
- Rennes have conceded in 19 of the last 21 home matches
- Marseille have conceded in the last 16 away matches in a row in the Ligue 1
- Marseille have conceded in 21 of the last 23 away matches
- Marseille have not lost 13 of the last 15 matches
- Marseille have not won 13 of the last 15 away matches in the Ligue 1
- Marseille have won the last 5 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players in form: Rennes vs Marseille
It has been an excellent season for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who managed to score an impressive 11 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target five times in his last six outings. Marseille are looking to him against Rennes, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Popular markets: Rennes vs Marseille
Full-time result
Rennes won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing four as well. Marseille won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost four in this run. Marseille have beaten Rennes in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Rennes scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Marseille scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Rennes games Marseille should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Rennes only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Marseille claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Rennes saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Marseille, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches. Rennes scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.
Betting prediction: Rennes vs Marseille
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Rennes and Marseille seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.
Rennes vs Marseille: Who wins the game?
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