Lyon vs Marseille Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Phocéens have had the edge over Lyon in their recent head-to-head encounters.

The Lyon-Marseille clash is drawing a lot of attention in Ligue 1 as both teams will go into the match in very different circumstances. Paulo Fonseca is leading Lyon. He remains suspended from the dugout and will watch from the sidelines for the next month.

Despite this, Lyon have strongly started the season, beating RC Lens 1-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis and then Metz 3-0 with goals from Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso and Georges Mikautadze, giving the team momentum.

On the other hand, Olympique de Marseille have a different story as their season has been marred by controversy. An argument between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe fuelled tensions within the club, which led to Rowe being sold. However, coach Roberto De Zerbi has managed to revive the team to a sensational win over Paris last week.

In this match played at Stade Velodrome, Marseille won 5-2 and made the supporters happy with their strong attacking performance.

Now this match has taken the form of a clash between Lyon’s stable start and Marseille’s aggressive comeback. Supporters of both teams will hope that this match is full of exciting moments and the big names leave their mark on the field.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lyon, France
• Stadium: Groupama Stadium
• Date: Monday, September 1
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST 
• Referee: François Letexier
• VAR: In use

Form:

Lyon: W-W

Marseille: W-L

Players to watch out for:

Malick Fofana (Lyon):

Malick Fofana will be the main focus for Lyon in this match. He has scored a goal and assisted one in two Ligue 1 matches so far. His biggest strengths have been his pace and ability to constantly pose a threat in the box.

Fofana is adept at stretching the opposition defence and creating space, which gives depth to Lyon’s attack and makes the team’s play look more balanced.

Magic Fofana 💫⚡️ pic.twitter.com/djCwbMbXnK

— Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) August 24, 2025

Mason Greenwood (Marseille):

Mason Greenwood will be a player to watch for Marseille in this match as he has scored a goal and contributed two assists in two Ligue 1 matches so far. The speciality of his playing style is that after receiving the ball, he quickly picks up the correct pass and converts the chance. Greenwood’s dribbling and positioning make the opposition defence uncomfortable, which makes Marseille’s attack look sharper.

Match Facts:

• Lyon are the current league leaders in Ligue 1 heading into this fixture, having won their first two matches of the season with a perfect defensive record, scoring four goals and conceding none.
• Marseille have historically dominated recent encounters between these rivals, according to Transfermarkt, winning four out of the last five direct meetings across all competitions.
• This match is known as the Choc des Olympiques or Olympico, signifying a significant rivalry between two of France’s top clubs, where the championship has often been decided between them.

Lyon vs Marseille: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Marseille to win: 2.53 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score: 1.63 as per 1Win.
• Total goals under 3.5: 1.57 as per 1xBet.

Note: Odds are subject to constant changes.

Injuries and Team News:

Mangala (Injured) and Nuamah (Injured) are sidelined in this game for Lyon.

Rabiot (Disciplinary) and Igor Paixao (Injured) are sidelined from this game for Marseille.

Head-to-Head stats:

• Total matches: 112
• Lyon wins: 43
• Marseille wins: 35
• Draws: 34

Predicted Starting Lineup:

Lyon Predicted Starting Lineup (4-3-2-1):

Descamps; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Niakhate, Abner; Tessmann, Morton; Sulc, Tolisso, Fofana; Mikautadze

Marseille Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Rulli; Michael Amir Murillo, Egan-Riley, Balerdi, Ulisses Garcia; Gomes, Hojbjerg; Greenwood, Gouiri, Weah; Aubameyang

Match Prediction:

Predicting the outcome of this match between Lyon and Marseille is tricky. Lyon have been in good form recently, but Marseille have a strong record in recent games against them. It’s likely to be a closely contested match.

A draw or a win for Marseille seem like a possible outcome, considering their history in this rivalry.

Prediction: Lyon 1-2 Marseille

Telecast Details

India: N/A

UK: Ligue 1 Pass

USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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