There is no tight competition in the top flight but for the next match it is clear, Marseille must be consistent if they don't want their position to be taken over by Rennes. If in the next match Marseille loses and Rennes wins, then Rennes can immediately take over the 2nd place. The current 3 point gap makes 2nd place even tighter, because Rennes is leading in the number of goals and this makes Marseille's position no longer safe.
It has become difficult for Marseille to be in second place at the table now. Moreover, the opponents of Marseille's upcoming matches are not easy. They must play well and be consistent if they want to be second in the table. Because Rennes is in good enough form now. Rennes will take second place in the table if Marseille makes any mistake.
The fight for second place is getting more and more interesting, because the difference in points between Rennes and Marseille is only 3 points.
Unfortunately, Marseille's winning streak had to end, after Marseille was defeated by PSG. But after all, the quality of PSG's players is far above
Marseille, so Marseille's defeat was not because Marseille's performance had decreased. But fortunately Rennes who are under Marseille also
suffered a defeat when dealing with Monaco. So the difference in points between Rennes and Marseille has not changed, what is interesting is
the match this week, because we will see whether between Marseille and Rennes there is another defeat or both won.
But judging from the opponents facing Marseille and Rennes, maybe Marseille have a lighter opponent. Marseille will face Nantes who are
in 10th position, chances are Marseille will beat Nantes easily, if we see Nantes poor performance. While Rennes will be facing a fairly strong
opponent, because Strasbourg as the opponent of Rennes is in 5th position and only 3 points difference from Rennes. If Strasbourg manages
to beat Rennes, both will have the same points. But I predict the match Strasbourg vs Rennes will end in a draw.
