Rennes VS Marseille

Rennes has had a strong start to the Ligue 1 season, amassing 7 points from 2 wins and 1 draw in the first 3 rounds, currently sitting in 5th place. They've shown great resilience, notably holding Paris SG to a 2 - 2 draw with a late equalizer in added time. They also secured a 2 - 1 victory over Angers and had an impressive result at home. In total, they've scored 7 goals while conceding 5. One of the key factors in Rennes' success has been the outstanding form of Le Poul, who has been in red - hot form with crucial goals and a brace. Manager Hessel has employed a 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 formation, which emphasizes a compact midfield and dynamic play on the flanks. Key players like Samba, Rouault, and Cresswell have been at the heart of the team's attack. However, Rennes faces some challenges. They are dealing with suspensions of players like Boudraa and Cissé, and the injury of Alioune Seydi. This has thinned out their defensive rotation options. Additionally, they need to conserve energy as they have a Europa League away game against Graz Storm just 4 days later. On the other hand, Marseille has had a less successful start to the season, with only 1 win and 2 losses in 3 rounds, accumulating 3 points and sitting in 11th place. Given Rennes' current form and the challenges they face, it's an interesting situation to analyze how they'll perform in their upcoming matches.