News Focus
- Marseille must defeat Rennes to secure a place in next season’s Europa League
- Rennes enter the match in strong form with five victories from their last six fixtures
- Stade Vélodrome could see protests amid reports that manager Habib Beye will depart
- Football experts from Get French Football News are competing in a weekly predictions contest
- The final French Cup result will determine if sixth place qualifies for European competition
Journalists from Get French Football News are battling to predict Ligue 1 results this season. The competition includes the website’s own editors and guest writers from major publications. Reporters from The Athletic and ESPN have previously joined the challenge. Participants collect three points when they guess the exact score correctly. They earn two points for predicting the right goal difference. One point is available for selecting the correct winning team.
Olympique de Marseille will not compete in the Champions League next season. The club must now secure a spot in the Europa League instead. Sixth position in the league table could provide entry to European football. This possibility depends on who wins the Coupe de France final. A victory against Stade Rennais would guarantee Marseille’s place in next year’s UEL.
Rennes arrive at the Vélodrome in excellent condition. The team has won five of its previous six matches. Forward Esteban Lepaul continues to score goals on a regular basis. He is the leading candidate to win the Golden Boot award this season. Many supporters feel he deserved a call-up to France’s World Cup squad.
The situation at Marseille appears less positive ahead of this important fixture. Manager Habib Beye is expected to leave his role at the club. This match could be his final opportunity to lead the team. The coach hopes to end his spell with a successful result. However, the players have produced poor performances in recent weeks. Some fans may express their anger during the game.