Preview: AS Monaco vs Marseille Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Only one of the last five games between these clubs has ended in a draw.
AS Monaco are all set to battle it out against Olympique de Marseille in what is going to be their matchweek 28 contest of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This is going to be an interesting outing, taking place at the Stade Louis II.
The Sébastien Pocognoli-led side have secured back-to-back wins in their last four matches and will only be looking to extend their winning run. AS Monaco have been performing well and are going to be full of confidence for their next one. Les Rouge et Blanc are in sixth place on the league table with 14 wins in 27 matches.
Marseille are coming in after facing a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Lille in their last matchup. They will be away from home for their upcoming contest, and it might be a tough contest for them. With 15 wins in 27 games, Habib Beye’s men are in third place on the Ligue 1 points table.
Kick-off:
- Location: Monaco, France
- Stadium: Stade Louis II
- Date: Monday, April 6
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST (Sunday, April 5; 06:45 PM GMT/ 01:45 PM ET/ 10:45 AM PT)
- Referee: Clément Turpin
- VAR: In use
Form:
Monaco: L-W-W-W-W
Marseille: W-D-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Folarin Balogun (Monaco)
Folarin Balogun is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for AS Monaco. He has scored in back-to-back games for his side and will be looking to come up with another top performance. The 24-year-old has scored nine goals and has four assists to his name in 23 league games of the ongoing campaign.
Ethan Nwaneri (Marseille)
Ethan Nwaneri will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. In seven Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has scored two goals and has an assist to his name. The 19-year-old will be a crucial aspect of the squad for Olympique de Marseille in the final third.
Match Facts
- AS Monaco are on a four-match winning streak.
- Olympique de Marseille have secured three wins in their last five matches.
- Two of the last three games between these clubs have ended in favour of Les Phoceens.
Monaco vs Marseille: Betting Tips and Odds
- AS Monaco to win @6/5 Unibet
- Folarin Balogun to score @6/4 Star Sports
- Goals over 3.5 @7/5 William Hill
Injury and Team News
AS Monaco will not have Takumi Minamino, Vanderson, Mohammed Salisu and Caio Henrique in action. They are injured.
Head coach Sébastien Pocognoli is suspended. Paul Pogba is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.
Mason Greenwood, Nayef Aguerd and Leonardo Balerdi are not going to be in action for Marseille. They are injured and might return to action from mid to late April 2026.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 124
Monaco won: 45
Marseille won: 52
Draws: 27
Predicted Lineups
AS Monaco predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)
Hradecky (GK); Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes; Teze, Camara, Bamba, Adingra; Golovin; Akliouche, Balogun
Marseille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Rulli (GK); Weah, Balerdi, Medina, Emerson; Højbjerg, Kondogbia; Nwaneri, Timber, Paixao; Aubameyang
Match Prediction
Les Rouge et Blanc have looked sharp in their last few fixtures and are going to put up a difficult challenge for Les Phoceens. AS Monaco are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Olympique de Marseille in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.
Prediction: Monaco 3-2 Marseille
Telecast Details
India: N/A
UK: Ligue 1 Pass
USA: beIN SPORTS
Nigeria: MBS Sports
When and where is Monaco vs Marseille Ligue 1 match?
Sunday, April 5, at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. Kick-off is scheduled for 06:45 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch Ligue 1 live in India?
No official broadcaster or streaming service in India has been confirmed for the live telecast of Ligue 1 matches.
Where and how to watch Ligue 1 live in UK?
With the help of Ligue 1 Pass, fans in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the French league matches live.
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