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Marseille vs PSG Prediction: Fiery Le Classique in store

The biggest game in French football takes place this weekend as Marseille host PSG in the first Classique of the season

 
6:15am on Friday 25th October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Marseille will move level on points with Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 should they claim all three points in Le Classique on Sunday.

At the moment, OM are third in the table on 17 points with PSG first on 20, with Monaco sandwiched in between in second.

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Marseille Recent Form

Marseille have won three, lost one and drawn one of their last five Ligue 1 games.

Last time out, they put five past Montpellier in a 5-0 victory, with Elye Wahi, Amine Harit, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Mason Greenwood and Luis Henrique scoring the goals.

Marseille Injury News

Faris Moumbagna and Valentin Carboni are long-term absentees due to serious knee injuries, while Quentin Merlin and Ismael Kone are also struggling for fitness.

Last Marseille Lineup

Here's how Marseille lined up against Montpellier.

PSG Recent Form

PSG's recent form has been mixed as they have just two victories to their name from their last five.

They have been particularly disappointing in the Champions League as they suffered defeat against Arsenal before only managing a draw at home to PSV this midweek.

In Ligue 1, they have recently beat Strasbourg and Rennes and drawn with Nice.

PSG Injury News

Goncalo Ramos, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe remain out, but Kimpembe is finally back in training after a long absence.

Randal Kolo Muani is available again after making a comeback from a knock during the week.

Last PSG Lineup

Here's how PSG lined up against PSV.

Marseille - Player To Watch

Winger Luis Henrique has seven goal contributions in eight games for Marseille this campaign.

22 yrs - AM (L), W (R) - Marseille
69
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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571
Played matches
8
4
3
Shots P90
1.10
Shots On target P90
0.63
Successful passing %
79%
Final third passes P90
12.92

PSG - Player To Watch

Bradley Barcola has filled the sizeable void left after the departure of Kylian Mbapep and is PSG's most reliable striker currently, with seven goals in seven Ligue 1 starts.

22 yrs - W, AM (L) - PSG
87 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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549
Played matches
8
7
1
Shots P90
3.93
Shots On target P90
2.30
Successful passing %
83%
Final third passes P90
16.89

Marseille vs PSG - Prediction

PSG aren't firing on all cylinders at the moment and with this game taking place at the Velodrome, Marseille will certainly fancy themselves to get ta least a point.

Scoreline prediction - Marseille 1-1 PSG

Marseille vs PSG - Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

- In Marseille's last five games, 15 goals have been scored

- In PSG's last five games, 16 goals have been scored

Recent Ratings

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PSG
  Average Match Rating  
6.7
  Home  
7.9
7.3
  Away  
7.5
6.9
  Total  
7.7

Match statistics

Marseille
Statistics
PSG
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
9
12
Draws
5
4
Losses
6
4
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
36
45
Goals Per Game
1.80
2.25
More > 2.5 Goals
13
12
More > 3 Goals
9
10
Scored First in a Match
11
11
Scored Both Halves
9
8
Won More > 1 Goal
5
9
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
27
23
Did Not Score
4
3
Both Teams Scored
13
14
Kept Clean Sheet
3
3
Won Without Conceding
3
3
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
700
869
Possession
55
66
Passes
518
685
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
14
19
Shots on Target
4.95
6.65
Goals out of Shots
0.15
0.13
Crosses
17
18
Offsides
2.38
2.21
Penalties
0.20
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.15
0.15
Tackles Won
9.88
12
Clearances
15
12
Interceptions
8.95
7.37
Own Goals
0.05
0.00
Aerials Won
11
8.32
Total Shots Conceded
12
9.55
Shots on Target Conceded
4.40
3.70
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.13
0.13
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
11
9.10
Yellow Cards
1.65
1.30
Red Cards
0.00
0.00

Injuries

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