Marseille vs Montpellier: Clash of the Ligue 1 Titans
Marseille’s Recent Form and Europa League Triumph
Marseille’s Recent Victories and League Struggles
Marseille is coming off a 3-1 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League knockout playoff. However, their Ligue 1 performance has been lackluster, with the team winless in six games, including two losses.
Current Standing and Ambitions
With 30 points from 22 games, Marseille currently sits in ninth place in the league, trailing by six points for a UEFA Europa Conference League qualification spot.
Montpellier’s Recent Performance and Victory over Metz
Montpellier’s Recent Win and Previous Struggles
Montpellier recently secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Metz, ending a four-game winless streak that included three losses.
League Standing and Challenges
With 22 points from as many games, Montpellier occupies the 14th position in the league, tied with Nantes in the relegation playoff spot.
Head-to-Head Stats and Key Numbers
Historical Matchup Statistics
In their last 41 meetings, Marseille leads 21-8, and they are unbeaten in the last 10 games against Montpellier, winning six since 2014.
Home and Away Performance
Montpellier has struggled away from home, losing all but one of their last six Ligue 1 away games, while Marseille remains undefeated in 16 home games.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Match Prediction
Buoyed by their recent Europa League victory, Marseille is expected to continue their dominance over Montpellier and secure a victory at the Orange Velodrome.
Score Prediction
The prediction favors Marseille to win 2-1 against Montpellier.
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Marseille to win
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes (Both teams have scored in eight of their last nine meetings.)
- Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards – No (There have been fewer than three bookings in their last six encounters.)
Match Preview: Marseille vs Montpellier
Marseille’s Coaching Transition and Recent Performance
Coaching Change
Jean-Louis Gasset has replaced Gennaro Gattuso as the coach of Marseille after a winless start in 2024.
Current League Standing
Marseille’s recent form in Ligue 1 has been inconsistent, with a six-game winless streak, posing a challenge for the new coach.
Montpellier’s Ambitions and Recent Victory
Montpellier’s Hope for Victory
Despite a 10-game winless streak against Marseille, Montpellier aims to secure a win in Sunday’s game.
Recent Victory and League Position
Montpellier’s recent victory against Metz provided a morale boost, but they face a tough challenge against Marseille.
Expected Lineups and Player Analysis
Potential Starting Lineups
Marseille:
- Goalkeeper: Lopez
- Defenders: Merlin, Mbemba, Balerdi, Garcia
- Midfielders: Ounahi, Gueye, Onana
- Forwards: Sarr, Moumbagna, Aubameyang
Montpellier HSC:
- Goalkeeper: Lecomte
- Defenders: Omergaic, Jullien, Sagnan
- Midfielders: Hefti, Sylla, Ferri, Chotard, Savanier
- Forwards: Nordin, Tamari
Injury Updates and Suspensions
- Marseille’s Axel Gueguin and Christopher Julien are sidelined due to injuries.
- Montpellier’s Jonathan Clauss is suspended, while Amir Murillo, Valentin Rongier, and Bilal Nadir are unavailable due to injuries.
Final Verdict and Match Outcome
Prediction
With Marseille’s strong home record and Montpellier’s inconsistent away form, the prediction favors Marseille to win 3-1.
Conclusion
Marseille is expected to capitalize on their home advantage and secure maximum points against Montpellier in what promises to be an exciting clash between the two Ligue 1 sides.