Marseille vs Monaco Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Marseille take on Monaco in Ligue 1 action this Sunday. Read the match predictions to find out why Marseille are the betting tip at the Stade Velodrome.

Marseille vs Monaco Preview

Marseille safely progressed in the Cup in midweek, which should have given them even more confidence heading into this big game at the weekend. Since the 2-0 defeat to Lyon on the 17th December, Marseille have won their last 6 matches in all competitions, standing them in good stead for the crucial last few months of the season. Rudi Garcia has got his side playing some great football.

The injury news for l’OM is fairly straightforward. Morgan Samson returned from injury in the Cup but is probably not ready to play from the start in this one. Florian Thauvin and Valere Germain will both start after only coming on as substitutes in midweek. Jordan Amavi is a long term absentee while Gregory Sertic is doubtful.

Monaco’s form was excellent until they ran into a full of confidence Lyon in the Cup in midweek. They eventually lost that game 3-2 and have thus exited the competition. In the league though, Monaco have been  strong for the most part defeating Metz 3-1 last week. This is a huge game as 3rd meet 4th in the Ligue 1 table.

Adama Traore and Jemerson will both miss this game for the visitors through injury. Jorge and Adama Diakhaby are both doubts for the trip to the Velodrome, which could mean that Almamy Touré and Djibril Sidibé keep their places in the side. Thomas Lemar has been linked with a move in this transfer window but should return to the starting 11 for this one.

Marseille vs Monaco Betting Tips

• Marseille have won 6 drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
• Monaco have won 7 drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Marseille have scored an average of 1.7 goals and conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Monaco have scored an average of 2.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Marseille’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Monaco’s previous 10 matches

Marseille vs Monaco Prediction

This is a huge contest in the race for second place, and both sides will be eyeing up a place in the Champions League for next season. As it stands before kick off, it is Lyon who are 2nd after their win against PSG with 48 points. Marseille are just one point behind on 47 while Monaco are a further point behind on 46.

Both sides will make sure to play their strongest side and rested some key players in their cup matches through the week. Monaco are in action again on Wednesday in the Coupe de la Ligue but this should not take their eye off this massive game.

Marseille are famous for having a loud home support, which should help them through the game. As mentioned earlier, they are in great form too so Marseille go into this game as favourites. Monaco do have many danger men but it’ll be a tough night for them.

The tip is for Marseille to end their poor run of form in this fixture and to finally claim a win over Monaco. It should be tight though, with a 2-1 correct score tip looking like it will offer value.

Marseille (4-2-3-1 formation): Mandanda; Sarr, Rami, Rolando, Sakai; Anguissa, Gustavo; Thauvin, Payet, N’Jie; Germain

Monaco (4-2-3-1 formation): Subasic; Toure, Glik, Raggi, Sidibe;Fabinho, Moutinho; Lopes, Lemar, Keita; Falcao

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