The biggest derby in French Football takes place this weekend as Paris Saint-Germain hosts Olympique de Marseille in the league this weekend. Both teams need a win here after they dropped points in the last Matchday. The Classique is coming at a very important time for both teams as they are separated by just one point on the log, creating room for more excitement here. The Parisiens look very beatable this season, while Marseille has strengthened the team, and we can have a very open game, unlike in recent years.
Luis Enrique hasn’t had the best start to life in the French league, but his team bagged all three points in their UEFA Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund. PSG dropped points at home to OGC Nice in their last league game, and they would be looking to correct their mistakes at the Parc des Princes.
Olympique de Marseille picked up a second consecutive draw in a 3-3 tie with Ajax in the UEFA Europa League. The Olympians have a one-point lead over their arch-rivals heading into this game, and they need at least a draw to stay ahead of the French Champions. Marseille’s last win away to PSG was in September 2020.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | French Ligue One season 2023-24, Matchday 6 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Parc des Princes, Paris, France |
| 🗓️ Date: | 24 September 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | 7:45 p.m. GMT on Sunday |
Paris Saint Germain is the top contender to win the title on the 23/24 Ligue 1 predictions, and they are always favorites at home to any team in the domestic league. The bookmakers are offering 1.73 (8/11) on a home win for the Parisians, while Marseille is tagged as an underdog to win at 4.50 (7/2). A draw outcome in this game is worth 4.00 (3/1).
Paris Saint Germain picked up their second consecutive league title last season, and they head into the new season as clear favorites to win, but they sit fifth in the league after five matches. The Parisians have won three of their last five games in all competitions, and they would be looking to get back into the top three with a good performance at home. Kylian Mbappe has been in fine form for the hosts, and he was amongst the goalscorers the last time PSG defeated Marseille.
Olympique Marseille haven’t lost a game this season but have dropped many points in draws this season. The Olympians are winless in their last two games in the French Ligue One, and they failed to get past the Toulouse defense in a goalless draw. Jacques Abardonado’s team is well-stacked in both attack and defense, and they would be very hopeful of their chances against Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint Germain defeated Marseille 3-0 in the last meeting between these two teams, and they have lost just one of their last seven matches against the Olympians. The Parisians have a win rate of over 60% in the total head-to-head games against Olympique Marseille, and they would be looking to add to their tally.
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Olympique Marseille was involved in one of the highest-scoring games in the first round of European football in a six-goal thriller against AFC Ajax. The Phocaeans have scored eight goals in their last five matches, and they are among the top-scoring teams in the Ligue One this season. Olympique Marseille refreshed their attack this summer, and with Pierre Emerick Aubameyang leading the line, the Olympians have never lacked goals.
Three out of PSG’s last four games have ended with over 2.5 goals, and they have been on fire in the league. Both teams have been playing end-to-end football this season, and this game could yield many goals. A bet on over 2.5 goals is a good option available on high-odds football betting sites.
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PSG finally kept their first clean sheet in five games in the 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, but they have been very poor at the back this season. In the last five games, Luis Enrique’s team has conceded six goals, averaging over a goal conceded per game. Olympique Marseille has a slightly better defensive record in the league, but they conceded three times in their last game against Ajax, and it is almost unlikely that they would keep a clean sheet at the Parc des Princes.
PSG received a huge boost in midweek as Presnel Kimpembe returned to training with the first team as he nears full fitness. Marco Asensio, Sergio Rico, and Nuno Mendes are absent through injuries, but the hosts have most of their starters present.
Ismaila Sarr is the only Marseille player injured for this clash, and he is expected to return next month, while Papa Gueye is suspended for this game for disciplinary reasons.
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