Marseille vs Lyon: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Lyon are struggling at the bottom the league

Marseille and Lyon face each other in Choc des Olympiques (Derby des Olympiques) for the first time in Ligue 1 2023-24. This is a must-win game for both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the league.

Marseille are eighth in the league with three wins, three draws and three losses. Lyon, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the league table with three draws and six losses. They are the only team yet to register a win in the French top division in the current season.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 29 October 2023 at 7:45 PM (GMT; Monday 30 October 2023 at 1:15 AM (IST)

Location: Stade Orange Velodrome

Form

Marseille (all competitions): W-L-W-D-L

Lyon (all competitions): L-D-L-L-D

Players to watch:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)

Pierre-Emerick Aubamyang is one of the most lethal strikers in football. The Gabon international has only registered one goal but has the highest xG rate in his team. The 34-year-old forward has contributed in other ways by providing three crucial assists. He will be eyeing his fourth goal in all competitions.

Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)

Aubemayang's former striking partner at Arsenal Alexandre Lacazette will carry the highest threat for Lyon. A team struggling at the bottom of the league need their senior player to step up and score goals. Lacazette has three goals in six matches this season.

Match facts:

• Marseille won both meetings between these two French sides in the 2022-23 season.
• The home team has kept three clean sheets and their rivals have only two.
• Both teams have lost three of their last four matches in the league.

Injury & Team News

The home team has a bit of concern at the back. Goalkeeper Pau Lopez got injured in the last match and will be out for some time. Defender Leonardo Balrdi is suspended and there will be a new centre-back pairing in this match for Marseille. Francois Mughe and Joaquin Correa will also miss this game.

There are no injury concerns for Lyon.

Head to Head

Matches – 42 (last 42 meetings)

Marseille wins – 11

Lyon wins – 17

Draws – 14

Predicted Lineup:

Marseille predicted lineup:

Blanco, Lodi, Gigot, Mbemba, Clauss, Veretout, Rongier, Ounahi, Ndiaye, Aubameyang, Harit

Lyon predicted lineup:

Lopez, Silva, O'brien, Lovren, Mata, Caqueret, Tolisso, Diawara, Jeffinho, Cherki, Balde

Match prediction for Marseille vs Lyon:

Marseille face a Lyon side sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 1 2023-24 table. Gennaro Gattuso's men have collected two six points in the last three games in all competitions. They are finding their rhythm under the Italian manager. Lyon are winless this season and it won't be easy for them to register even a point in this fixture.

Prediction: Marseille 2-0 Lyon

Telecast

India – Jio Cinema

UK – beIN Sports

USA –  FuboTV

Nigeria – Canal+