Rennes and Marseille set for Ligue 1 clash as both target top positions

Stade Rennais host Olympique de Marseille at Roazhon Park this weekend in the fourth round of Ligue 1, with both sides aiming to challenge near the top of the table this season.

The meeting in Brittany is expected to be a competitive contest. Here are the likely line-ups for the two teams.

Rennes

Stade Rennais have few injury concerns ahead of the match, giving the coaching staff considerable flexibility when selecting the starting XI.

The only question surrounds young central defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal. He missed the previous game against Angers but is expected to be in contention for a return to the squad this weekend.

Rennes’ likely XI

Goalkeeper: Brice Samba

Defenders: Przemyslaw Frankowski, Alidu Seidu, Charlie Cresswell, Quentin Merlin

Midfielders: Adrien Thomasson, Valentin Rongier, Sebastian Szymanski

Forwards: Mousa Al Tamari, Esteban Lepaul, Ludovic Blas

Marseille

Olympique de Marseille face more uncertainty in midfield. Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi both missed the previous Ligue 1 fixture against Paris FC because of physical problems and have not recovered in time for the trip to Rennes.

Jeffrey de Lange is expected to start in goal, with Timothy Weah, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd and Emerson forming the defence.

Marseille’s likely XI

Goalkeeper: Jeffrey de Lange

Defenders: Timothy Weah, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson

Midfielders: Himad Abdelli, Angel Gomes, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

Forwards: Amine Harit, Amine Gouiri, Igor Paixao

Rennes will play Marseille in their fourth league match of the season, with the fixture taking place at Roazhon Park.

The published match odds are 2,10 for a Rennes win, 3,80 for a draw and 3,20 for a Marseille victory.