Marseille vs Rennes - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Olympique de Marseille) Strength]:
1. Olympique de Marseille last won the Coupe de France back in 1988. With their biggest rivals, Paris Saint-Germain, now eliminated from the competition, Olympique de Marseille are determined to clinch what would be their 11th title in the tournament.
2. Greenwood has scored 21 goals and provided 7 assists this season. He continued his excellent form in the last match, contributing a goal and an assist.
3. Olympique de Marseille have brought in young talent Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal, and he scored one goal in just two games for Olympique de Marseille.
4. Olympique de Marseille have demonstrated formidable attacking firepower in domestic competitions, scoring 21 goals in their last five matches for an average of over four goals per game.
5. In their last three home matches against Stade Rennais FC, Olympique de Marseille have secured victory on each occasion, scoring 7 goals while conceding only 2.

[(Olympique de Marseille) Weakness]:
1. In their last two matches, Olympique de Marseille have conceded a total of 5 goals, highlighting defensive frailties. They have conceded three goals in two of their previous four outings.

[(Stade Rennais FC) Strength]:
1. Stade Rennais FC's most recent trophy was the 2018 Coupe de France. They are now determined to overcome strong opponents and secure their next title in the competition.
2. Esteban Lepaul has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists this season, making him the team's top scorer.
3. Stade Rennais FC won 1-0 against Olympique de Marseille in their most recent encounter, holding an advantage in their recent performance.

[(Stade Rennais FC) Weakness]:
1. Stade Rennais FC are winless in their last three matches, failing to score in their most recent two outings while conceding 6 goals, with poor form.
2. The AH line is +1.0 for the away side, which is against Stade Rennais FC.

[Tips]:
Although Olympique de Marseille have not performed well in the Champions League, losing 0-3 in the last two Champions League matches and showing poor offensive and defensive performances, their domestic form tells a different story. Their attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, with 21 goals scored in the last five domestic matches, an average of over four per game, making them the most potent offensive force in Ligue 1.

In contrast, visitors Stade Rennais FC are in poor form, having lost their last two matches without scoring a single goal.

To sum up, Olympique de Marseille are strongly favored to secure a comprehensive victory at home.

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