The meeting place for sick European teams in the league. This Sunday at 20:45 p.m., Olympique de Marseille hosts Rennes at the Orange Vélodrome to close the thirteenth matchday of Ligue 1. Respectively 10th and 12th in Ligue 1, one point apart, the two teams are involved in the Europa League, qualified for the next round and even first in their group. However, the reality is quite different in Ligue 1. In search of a league win since October 8 and a win against Le Havre (3-0), the Olympians are floundering, so much so that they now find themselves three points behind play-off leaders Lorient, waiting to replay their late match against Lyon.
On a rather positive dynamic since the departure of Bruno Genesio and the return of Julien Stéphan at the head of the team, Stade Rennais seems to be on track to get out of the crisis and get closer to the top of the table. It should be noted, however, that the Bretons have not won in the Phocaean city for more than 6 years and a 1-3 success on September 10, 2017. With only three small victories in thirteen games, both clubs will have their work cut out for them to try to get back into the European places and distance themselves from their opponents of the evening.
Marseille will be without Valentin Rongier and Pape Gueye for shock, while Joaquin Correa is also out after coming off injured against Ajax on Thursday. On the Rennes side, right-back Guéla Doué is still suspended following his red card against Lyon (0-1). Steve Mandanda is ill and doubtful for the match.
The match between Marseille and Rennes is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 on Sunday, December 3, and will be broadcast live on Prime Video.