Rennes vs Marseille

Rennes head into this fixture in decent shape after collecting 7 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. Averaging 2.0 goals scored per game, Rennes's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 2.2 goals per game have gone in.

Turning to Marseille, their recent form paints a contrasting picture. Marseille are enjoying a solid spell with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from their last 5 outings. In front of goal, Marseille have been clinical and ruthless, netting 10 times while conceding 8. The head-to-head ledger leans heavily towards Rennes, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. 6 recent meetings have produced 19 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be an open, adventurous affair.

With both teams averaging over 2.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. This is a difficult one to call, with both sides evenly matched on recent form. The game could hinge on a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (22%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 3-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 35%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Whatever unfolds, this Ligue 1 contest is not to be missed.