Marseille vs PSG: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Both Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain represented France in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week, though both clubs had dismal results. While Marseille suffered a defeat to Real Madrid, PSG didn’t have problems beginning the title defense of the UCL with a convincing 4-0 win over Atalanta.

Both clubs need to flip the switch quickly to focus on the league, where they’ll collide in a new edition of Le Classique.

Can Marseille Bounce Back Against Their Fierce Rivals?

Marseille suffered a controversial 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in their UCL opener in midweek. Still, the manager, Roberto De Zerbi, is ready to move on after calling the loss to Los Merengues “embarrassing” due to the referee's decisions. Marseille need to bounce back at all costs, but their recent form hasn’t been ideal since they’ve lost three of their last five matches across all competitions.

Fortunately for them, a home game seems like the perfect assignment to bounce back, even if facing PSG represents a daunting task. Recent history is on Marseille’s side, as they have won their last six home league matches while scoring at least three goals each time. Keeping that streak alive against PSG would be hard, but it would represent the first time the team wins at least seven games in a row at home in Ligue 1 in over a decade.

Marseille Injury & Suspension News

Marseille should be close to being at full strength for this derby against PSG. Nayef Aguerd is a doubt and game-time call due to the concussion he suffered against Real Madrid on Tuesday, while Hamed Traore (thigh) is out. The rest of the squad is fit and available for this contest.

PSG Aiming to Prove They Don’t Have Rivals in France

It’s fair to wonder whether PSG will have any realistic opponents in both the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. Based on what has happened so far in both competitions, Les Parisiens should be able to cruise at the domestic level while having little to no work in the league phase of the UCL. Their form backs that up.

PSG have won each of their first five competitive matches this season, and their numbers have been outstanding. Aside from keeping four clean sheets in those five matches in all competitions, PSG have also scored 12 goals in their last three games. The Ligue 1 giants have started the season on an unstoppable note, and winning a new edition of Le Classique will do nothing but strengthen their notion as the dominant team in Ligue 1 even further.

Paris Saint-Germain Injury & Suspension News

PSG will be weakened for this contest since they’ll be without at least three starters due to injury in Ousmane Dembele (hamstring), Desire Doue (calf) and Joao Neves (hamstring). Lucas Beraldo (ankle) is a game-time call, but even if available, the Brazilian wouldn’t be guaranteed regular minutes.

Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain Prediction

Even though Marseille will make things hard for PSG, and acknowledging that the current Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League titleholders won’t be at full strength, this is still PSG’s game to lose. Les Parisiens are too talented and too deep to be complicated with a few absences in their starting lineup. Marseille will fight hard, and there’s a strong chance that this game might end up being a close result, but PSG should find a way to secure the three points.

CryptoGamba tip: PSG to win – 1.93 @ Stake