The biggest derby in French football, Le Classique, returns this Monday night as Olympique Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the clash was postponed to Monday due to heavy rains and flood alerts. Marseille are under pressure to dig themselves out of an inconsistent start, while PSG sit top of Ligue 1 having won all their opening matches. Let’s have a look at the betting preview and prediction for this massive clash.
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Betting Preview
PSG enter as favourites, riding high on form and a squad stocked with quality, though injury troubles are mounting. Key players like Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are sidelined, and the squad depth is being tested. Despite these absences, PSG’s early-season performances (including a convincing win over Atalanta in the Champions League) suggest they’ve managed to build momentum and confidence.
4.05
Olympique Marseille vs PSG
Olympique Marseille
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Marseille, meanwhile, have had a shaky start: two wins but also two defeats in their first four Ligue 1 matches. Injuries to players like Geoffrey Kondogbia and Hamed Traoré further complicate their plans. Know-how, home support, and motivation will be their biggest assets, especially at Vélodrome, which has been a more comfortable ground in recent matches.
1.77
Olympique Marseille vs PSG
PSG
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Recent Form & Stats
- Current Domestic Form: PSG have won all four of their Ligue 1 matches this season. Marseille have won two and lost two in their four starts.
- Head-to-Head History: Out of their 37 meetings, PSG have won 26, Marseille 6, with the rest draws. Marseille’s last home win over PSG came back in 2011.
- Goals & BTTS Trends: Most matches between them see more than 1.5 goals (84%) and over 2.5 goals (65%) scored. Both teams to score has happened less frequently. Clean sheets for PSG are common against Marseille.
- Injuries / Squad Concerns: PSG are missing Dembélé, Doué, Joao Neves, and likely dealing with fatigue from recent fixtures. Marseille missing Kondogbia and Traoré among others.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: PSG to win at 1.77.
Best Bet: PSG to win & over 2.5 total goals at 2.30.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 total goals at 1.56.
