# Marseille vs Rennes — Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/marseille-vs-rennes-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It doesn’t get more dramatic than this. On the final matchday of the [Ligue 1](https://www.ligue1.com/en) 2025–26 season, Marseille and Rennes clash at the iconic Stade Vélodrome with a coveted [Europa League](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/) spot the ultimate prize. OM sit sixth and need a win to leapfrog their visitors. Rennes, fifth and in blistering form, need just a point. Two clubs, one European dream — and 90 minutes to settle it

## Marseille vs Rennes Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Sunday, 17th May 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 8:00 PM BST / 12:30 AM IST (Mon) |
| **Venue** | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille |
| **Competition** | [Ligue 1](https://www.ligue1.com/en) 2025–26, Matchday 34 (Final) |
| **Marseille Standing** | 6th — 3 points behind Rennes |
| **Rennes Standing** | 5th — Europa League spot secured with a draw |

## Team News & Injuries

Marseille come into this one with a few concerns. **Nayef Aguerd** is a doubt with a groin issue, **Hamed Traore** has adductor pain, and **CJ Egan-Riley** plus **Geoffrey Kondogbia** are questionable. **Bilal Nadir** is unlikely to feature with a hamstring problem. The saving grace? **Mason Greenwood** is fully fit after converting a penalty against Le Havre to make it 16 [Ligue 1](https://www.ligue1.com/en) goals this season — a match-winner if there ever was one. **Geronimo Rulli** returns in goal and is expected to start.

![Marseille vs Rennes](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/marses.jpg)

Rennes travel to the south of France in red-hot form under manager **Franck Haise**, who has won five of his last six league games. However, **Przemyslaw Frankowski** misses out through a muscle strain, and **Jeremy Jacquet** — making what could be his final appearance before a summer move to Liverpool — is a doubt with a shoulder issue. The star man is **Esteban Lepaul**, the Ligue 1 top scorer with 20 goals, who netted last week against Paris FC alongside Breel Embolo.

## Predicted Lineups

**Marseille (4-2-3-1):** Rulli; Pavard, Balerdi, Medina, Palmieri; Vermeeren, Hojbjerg; Greenwood, Timber, Paixao; Gouiri

**Rennes (4-2-3-1):** Samba; Seidu, Boudlal, Brassier, Merlin; Camara, Rongier; Embolo, Szymanski, Al-Taamari; Lepaul

## Recent Form

| Club | Last 5 | Key Stat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Marseille** | W L D L W | Unbeaten in 9 straight home games vs Rennes; scored 3+ goals 7 times at home this season |
| **Rennes** | W W W W L | Won 5 of last 6 under Haise; scored 16 goals in last 5 away games |

## How to Watch Marseille vs Rennes

- 🇬🇧 **UK:** [beIN Sports](https://www.beinsports.com/en-uk/) (live stream & TV)
- 🇮🇳 **India:** [JioSports](https://www.jio.com/en-in/jio-sports/) & Sports18
- 🌍 **Global:** Check your local [Ligue 1 broadcaster](https://www.ligue1.com/en/ligue-1/diffuseurs)

## Our Prediction: Marseille 1–2 Rennes

Rennes are the more consistent and clinical side heading into this finale. Lepaul will cause havoc, and Haise’s well-drilled outfit have the quality to take all three points — handing them the Europa League spot. Greenwood may grab a consolation for OM, but the Vélodrome heartbreak looks hard to avoid.

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Marseille vs Rennes kick off in India?**

The match kicks off at **8:00 PM BST**, which means Indian fans can tune in at **12:30 AM IST on Monday, 18th May 2026**, live on [JioSports](https://www.jio.com/en-in/jio-sports/) or Sports18.

### **Q2. What does Marseille need to qualify for the Europa League?**

 Marseille must **win** this match to overtake Rennes on points and secure the Europa League spot. A draw or loss — given Rennes’ superior goal difference — would leave OM in sixth and potentially playing Conference League football next season instead.