Ligue 1 2024-2025: Olympique Marseille-Rennes, the likely formations

On Saturday, May 17, at 9 p.m. at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Marseille and Rennes will be staged, marking the final day of the championship. The hosts are currently second in the standings with 62 points from 33 games. In their last match, de Zerbi’s team won away 3-1 against Le Havre.

Rennes, on the other hand, is currently 11th in the standings with 41 points in 33 games. In their last Ligue 1 match, the Rossoneri beat Nice 2-0 at home.

De Zerbi is expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1. Gouiri is the sole striker, supported by Rabiot and Greenwood. Bennacer and Højbjerg in the median. Defending the goal will be Rulli.

Rennes, on the other hand, should adopt a 3-4-2-1. Kalimuendo will be the sole striker, with Blas and Al-Taamari in support. In front of Samba who will defend the Rossoneri’s posts will be Brassier, Rouault and Jacquet.

Probable lineups

Olympique Marseille (4-2-3-1): Rulli, Garcia, Cornelius, Balerdi, Murillo; Højbjerg, Bennacer, Rowe, Rabiot, Greenwood; Gouiri. All: De Zerbi

Rennes (3-4-2-1): Samba, Brassier, Rouault, Jacquet; Truffert, Cisse, Matusiwa, Assignon; Blas, Al-Taamari, Kalimuendo. All: Beye