Marseille vs PSG Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Ligue 1, October 27, 2024

Preview

• Date: Sunday, October 27
• Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France

Marseille will welcome eternal rivals, Paris Saint-Germain for the 108ᵗʰ Le Classique. This is the biggest occasion in French football with the two most successful teams in the country taking on each other. Le Classique is a reflection and a symbol of prestige for Ligue 1. Marseille and PSG are the only two French teams to have lifted European titles. This time around, a spot at the top of the league is there for the taking. Paris is currently at the top of the table with 20 points while Marseille has occupied the third place just three points behind the leaders. Marseille vs PSG will be a sight to behold for the supporters and the football community.

The arrival of Roberto De Zerbi has brought in a complete turnaround of fortunes at Marseille. The club has managed three victories, one defeat, and a draw in the last five matches. Marseille supporters are optimistic that the Italian coach can bring back the lost glory which established the club as the powerhouse in France. Les Phoceens thrashed Montpellier 5-0 in the last game and will host Paris with tonnes of confidence. Marseille is unbeaten at home this season and has scored 11 goals in the last five outings. Roberto De Zerbi will be aware that the performance against PSG will determine his side’s chances of lifting the Ligue 1 title and enjoying a successful season.

Paris Saint-Germain will be disappointed with how the latest games have played out. In the last six matches, the reigning champions have accumulated just a couple of victories along with three draws and a defeat. Paris’ form has fallen off the trail after a tremendous start of six wins in seven. Luis Enrique has done an impressive job so far in overseeing the transition of the club to the post-Kylian Mbappe era. The defending champions are still in a decent position to keep the title at the Parc des Princes at the end of the season. Marseille will undoubtedly be a challenging test for PSG but the coaching staff will be determined to stamp their authority once again on the biggest fixture in French football.

Marseille Team News

Roberto De Zerbi and Marseille will have five absentees for the game against PSG. Bilal Nadir, Faris Moumbagna, Quentin Merlin, Ruben Blanco, and Valentin Carboni will not be available with the rest of the squad. All five players are suffering from medium to long-term injuries. The former Brighton manager is expected to continue with his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.

PSG Team News

Goncalo Ramos (Ankle Injury), Lucas Hernandez (ACL), and Presnel Kimpembe (Muscle Injury) will not travel to Marseille for Le Classique. Luis Enrique will be delighted to have his core group of players available which will enable him to make full use of the substitutes.

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Marseille vs PSG Predicted Lineups

Marseille Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Rulli

Defenders: Lirola, Balerdi, Cornelius, Garcia

Midfielders: Højbjerg, Rabiot, Harit

Forwards: Greenwood, Rowe, Wahi

PSG Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Zaire-Emery, Skriniar, Pacho, Beraldo

Midfielders: Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves

Forwards: Doue, Barcola, Asensio

Marseille vs PSG H2H Record

Unsurprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain has the upper hand in recent meetings with Marseille. In the last five contests, between the two clubs, PSG has won four while Marseille only has one. The host’s last victory over Paris came in September 2020. The unfavourable head-to-head record will provide further impetus to Marseille players to bring their best on Sunday.

Key Players to Watch in Marseille vs PSG

Bradley Barcola (PSG)

Bradley Barcola is at the top of the scoring charts in Ligue 1 with seven league goals so far. Barcola has taken up the mantle from Kylian Mbappe and has become the owner of the left flank of PSG’s attack. Barcola was entrusted with the faith of the club leaders when they brought him in last summer. Barcola has now started to repay that trust and is in the best form of his career. The 22-year-old is capable of hurting opposition defenders in one-on-one situations. His pace makes him one of the most dangerous wingers on the planet.

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

The former Manchester United prodigy has found a lucky break in his career with Marseille. Roberto De Zerbi brought in Greenwood despite the recent controversies surrounding his personal life. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a spectacular start to the 2024/25 season, with six goals and an assist already in his bag. De Zerbi has placed him in the right-wing position. Mason Greenwood is on a slow but positive journey to his redemption as one of the most lethal and effective forwards in Europe.

Marseille vs PSG Prediction

Marseille has been on a roll this campaign. Results under a new coach have improved miraculously and the club is on an encouraging path to achieve its objectives of the season. Nevertheless, PSG will believe that it has enough resources in the tank to negate the threat of its opponents.

Predicted Score: Marseille 2-3 PSG

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