It doesn’t get more dramatic than this. On the final matchday of the Ligue 1 2025–26 season, Marseille and Rennes clash at the iconic Stade Vélodrome with a coveted Europa League 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 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 goals this season — a match-winner if there ever was one. Geronimo Rulli returns in goal and is expected to start.
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 (live stream & TV)
- 🇮🇳 India: JioSports & Sports18
- 🌍 Global: Check your local Ligue 1 broadcaster
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.
