PSG vs Marseille – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

PSG sit top of the table, nine points ahead of OM in third spot. Marseille won the reverse fixture in the league by seizing a 1-0 victory in September.

PSG Form

PSG have won their last five Ligue 1 matches to return to the top of the table. At home, it’s eight wins in the last nine matches. However, their form across all competitions has seen two defeats and a draw in the last six matches.

A shock 1-0 loss to rivals Paris FC in the Coupe de France was followed by a 3-0 home win in Ligue 1 vs Lille. They lost 2-1 away to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League in a shock result. After winning 1-0 at Auxerre, they could only draw 1-1 at home to Newcastle in the Champions League and finished outside the top eight. Last weekend, they won 2-1 at Strasbourg with ten men in the league.

PSG Team News

Coach Luis Enrique is without key right back Achraf Hakimi due to suspension. He was sent off in the last match. Winger Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia will need a late fitness test after an ankle injury.

Fabian Ruiz is nursing a knee injury which he suffered against Sporting Lisbon. This match may come too soon for the Spanish midfielder. In goal, Lucas Chevalier could again be left out after Matvey Safonov’s impressive recent outings.

PSG Motivation

PSG need a win from this match. They’re just two points above Lens in the Ligue 1 table and will look to dominate Roberto De Zerbi’s team.

A victory for PSG would end Marseille’s vague title hopes. They sides have a lot of animosity and a heated affair is expected.

Marseille Form

Marseille are scoring freely in the league with 46 goals in 20 matches. They sit third in the table, a full nine points off PSG. On the road it’s four defeats in ten away fixtures. Their last nine matches in all competitions have seen four wins. After a 2-0 defeat to Nantes, they lost on penalties to PSG in the French Super Cup after a 2-2 draw.

They destroyed minnows Bayeux 9-0 in the Coupe de France and won 5-2 at Angers. A poor 3-0 home loss followed to Liverpool after a surprise formation change. They bounced back to beat title challengers Lens 3-1, but another 3-0 defeat in the Champions League followed at Club Brugge. After only drawing 2-2 at Paris FC, they beat Rennes 3-0 in midweek in the Coupe de France.

Marseille Team News

Panama right back Amir Murillo has been frozen out by Roberto De Zerbi and he could depart the club in the coming days. Left back Emerson Palmieri returned from injury for the win over Rennes in the cup.

Nayef Aguerd will need a late fitness test after a groin problem ruled him out in midweek. New signings Quinten Timber and Ethan Nwaneri are set to start.

Marseille Motivation

Marseille fans hate PSG and the atmosphere and bragging rights will be intense. De Zerbi’s side will go to PSG and try to damage their title hopes.

An attacking, inventive approach is expected. OM will attack and look to cause PSG problems.

Key Stats

• PSG have won 4 of their last 5 matches vs Marseille
• PSG have won their last 5 Ligue 1 matches
• Marselle have lost 4 of their 10 away Ligue 1 matches
• Marseille’s Mason Greenwood has scored 22 goals this season

Verdict

This game should have plenty of goals. PSG are favoured to win as Marseille struggle on the road.

Featured Bet: PSG win, both teams to score and Dembele to score anytime at 3.60

Alternate Bet: PSG win and Both Teams to Score at 2.55

Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Dembele at 1.93 or Greenwood at 3.25