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.

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 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.