Marseille vs Rennes live: where to watch, predicted lineups and odds

With European qualification hanging in the balance, the final matchday of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season delivers a high-stakes showdown between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais at the Stade Orange Vélodrome this Sunday. Both clubs are locked in a tight race, though their motivations couldn’t be more different.

While Rennes eyes a potential top-four finish—especially if Lyon stumbles against Lens—Marseille faces a more urgent challenge: avoiding Monaco in the European race. A loss could push them into a precarious position, making this clash one of the most intense of the evening.

Key details for Marseille vs Rennes

• Date: Sunday, May 17
• Kickoff: 9:00 PM CEST
• Venue: Stade Orange Vélodrome
• Referee: Ruddy Buquet
• VAR: Active
• TV broadcast: Ligue 1+
• Live streaming: Ligue 1+, Prime Video, DAZN, RMC Sport, L’Équipe
• Odds: OM @ 1.95 | Draw @ 3.73 | Rennes @ 3.33

Olympique de Marseille: team news and outlook

Manager Habib Beye faces a squad depleted by injuries, with Hamed Junior Traoré, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Nayef Aguerd, and CJ Egan-Riley all sidelined. After a narrow 1-0 victory over Havre, Beye’s side must deliver again—or risk falling behind Monaco in the European race. The pressure is on, but a win would secure at least a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The Marseille faithful will be hoping their team can replicate the recent 3-0 win over Rennes in the Coupe de France, especially after a dramatic 4-2 triumph last season on the final matchday. That victory had kept Marseille in second place, while Rennes struggled for consistency. This time, the tables have turned—Rennes currently leads by three points after a 1-0 win in August.

Predicted Marseille lineup: Rulli – Pavard, Balerdi, Medina, Emerson – Vermeeren, Hojbjerg, Greenwood, Timber, Paixão – Gouiri

Coach: Habib Beye

Stade Rennais: ambitions and challenges

Goalkeeper Brice Samba will miss the match after picking up too many yellow cards, forcing Franck Haise to hand a rare start to youngster Mathys Silistrie. Despite the setback, Haise’s side arrives in Marseille with confidence, fresh off a strong seven-game unbeaten run and a recent win over Lyon.

The question remains: which European competition will Rennes qualify for? A win could see them leapfrog Lyon into fourth place, securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League. A draw would likely mean Europa League, while a loss would relegate them to the Europa Conference League. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Predicted Rennes lineup: Silistrie – Nagida, Aït-Boudlal, Rouault, Merlin – Szymanski, Rongier, Camara – Al-Tamari, Lepaul, Embolo

Coach: Franck Haise

How to watch Marseille vs Rennes live

The match is exclusively available on Ligue 1+, the official broadcaster, though subscribers can also access the game via Prime Video, DAZN, RMC Sport, or L’Équipe if they’re already signed up. The full match will air on Ligue 1+’s main channel, while the Multiplex option offers a broader view of the final matchday action.

For real-time updates, stats, and notifications, platforms like Flashscore provide comprehensive coverage of the final Ligue 1 fixtures.

Head-to-head: Marseille vs Rennes

Historically, Marseille has held the upper hand in this fixture since 2003, boasting a record of 24 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses. However, Rennes enters this match in better form, having already secured a European spot for next season. The question is whether they can close the deal with a win in Marseille.

Marseille will be looking to overturn a three-point deficit, while Rennes aims to secure the highest possible European competition. The tension is palpable as both teams prepare for a decisive encounter.