Marseille — Rennes Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 3 February 2026
On February 3, 2026, in the 1/8 finals of the Coupe de France, Marseille will host Rennes. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:10 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Marseille
Marseille have had a difficult last month. They lost the Super Cup to PSG in early January, followed by back-to-back 3-0 defeats in the Champions League against Liverpool and Club Brugge, which left them in 25th place in the group and prevented them from reaching the knockout stages. Also, Marseille failed to beat FC Paris in their last match, despite leading 2-0 and conceding two late goals. They have only won once in their last four matches, against current league leaders Lens.
Marseille currently sit third in Ligue 1 with 39 points, seven behind Lens. They boast the league’s best attack, having scored 46 goals in 20 matches. In the Coupe de France, Marseille comfortably advanced to the round of 16, defeating their opponents 9-0. This marks an improvement on last season, when they were eliminated at the same stage.
As for the head-to-head matches against Rennes, Marseille have been strong against this opponent at home in recent meetings. They are unbeaten in their last six home matches, winning five and drawing one.
Rennes
Rennes enter this match in poor form. The team is currently on a three-match winless streak, with two defeats and a draw. In their last two matches, Rennes failed to score, losing 0–2 to Lorient and 0–4 to Monaco.
Currently, Rennes sit sixth in Ligue 1 with 31 points, just five points behind the Champions League zone. In the Coupe de France, they faced a relatively weak opponent from National 2 Group B, Chantilly, and won 3–1.
Regarding their away form, Rennes have performed reasonably well in recent matches. Over their last ten away games across all competitions, they have recorded four wins, four draws, and only two losses.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Marseille, the recent history is quite balanced: over the last five encounters, both teams have won twice, with one draw. Notably, Rennes have already beaten Marseille this year, winning 1–0 at home in the league.
Probable Lineups
- Marseille: Rulli, Balerdi, Aguerd, Medina, Weah, Hojbjerg, Timber, Greenwood, Traore, Paixao, Gouiri
- Rennes: Samba, Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier, Tamari, Merlin, Cisse, Camara, Frankowski, Lepaul, Embolo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Marseille have failed to win 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 8 of Marseille’s last 9 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Rennes have failed to win 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 3 of Rennes’ last 4 away matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Marseille have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head home meetings.
Marseille — Rennes Prediction
Both teams come into this match in poor form. Marseille have struggled in recent matches, after being eliminated from the Champions League and failing to win their last Ligue 1 match, but they are still in contention for a Champions League spot. At home, the team is playing quite confidently and has a good record against Rennes in previous home matches. Rennes are also struggling, having failed to win their last three matches, although they remain close to the European qualification spots in the league. Recent meetings between the teams have been quite balanced. Given both teams’ desire to break their negative streaks and advance further in the cup, this match is expected to be competitive, with a high probability of goals from both sides. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.6.
