The latest edition of the fierce Ligue 1 rivalry between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain, known as Le Classique, is set to take place at the iconic Stade Velodrome on Sunday night.
Both teams will be eager to claim bragging rights and gain a vital advantage in the race for the French top-flight title.
Match Preview
Marseille have made a strong start to the season, sitting third in the Ligue 1 table, just three points behind the early pacesetters PSG and Monaco.
Led by the experienced Roberto De Zerbi, Les Olympiens have been in impressive form, recording big wins over Brest and Montpellier.
Summer signing Mason Greenwood has hit the ground running, contributing seven goal involvements in eight league appearances so far. However, Marseille will be looking to end their seven-game winless run against the champions.
Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, have recovered from their early Champions League setback against Arsenal with a draw against PSV Eindhoven.
The French giants have been solid in Ligue 1, sharing the summit with Monaco and are yet to taste defeat this season.
The likes of Senny Mayulu, Marco Asensio, and Lee Kang-In have been key to their domestic success, but Luis Enrique will be hoping his side can find their cutting edge in this high-profile clash.
Marseille have been in excellent form, winning four of their last six Ligue 1 matches, with their only defeat coming against Lille. The team’s attacking prowess has been on full display, scoring five goals in each of their last two away games.
Paris Saint-Germain have been consistent in their Ligue 1 campaign, remaining unbeaten after eight matches. However, their recent form has been a bit mixed, with two draws in their last three league outings.
The Champions League draw against PSV Eindhoven will have boosted their confidence, and they’ll be eager to return to winning ways in this crucial fixture.
Head to Head
Last 5 matches played;
Marseille 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Marseille
Marseille 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Marseille 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Marseille
Team News
Marseille are hopeful that left-back Quentin Merlin will be available after recovering from a recent injury, but they will be without the services of Valentin Carboni, who is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Paris Saint-Germain will be without the injured Goncalo Ramos, Lucas Hernandez, and Presnel Kimpembe, which could impact their defensive solidity. However, the visitors will be able to call upon the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, and Vitinha to lead their charge.
Prediction
This promises to be an enthralling encounter between two of Ligue 1’s heavyweights. Marseille’s impressive home form and their desire to end their poor run against PSG make them a tough proposition. However, the depth and quality of the Paris Saint-Germain squad could prove to be the difference, and they may just edge a close contest.
- Score Prediction: Marseille 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Betting Tips
Match Result: Paris Saint-Germain to Win – PSG have the quality and experience to grind out a victory in this fiercely contested clash.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals – Given the attacking prowess of both teams, we can expect an entertaining game with plenty of goalmouth action.
Anytime Goalscorer: Senny Mayulu – The PSG midfielder has been in fine form and could be a threat to the Marseille defense.
Both Teams to Score: Yes – Both teams have shown the ability to score goals consistently, and it would be no surprise to see both find the net in this match.
