Marseille vs Le Havre Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Les Olympiens will take on Le Club Doyen on matchday 16 in the Ligue 1.

Marseille will face relegation zone-placed Le Havre on Sunday evening as the home team will look to add three more valuable points. They are in the second spot in the league table with 30 points on the board in 15 league fixtures. As of now they have only lost three matches in the Ligue 1 and are consistently performing well.

Still, they are 10 points behind the league leaders and arch-rivals PSG. They will have to give their best in every match to close the gap as the title race is still not over and anything can happen. Coach Roberto De Zerbi has full confidence in his players and the home team will look to make their fans happy by beating the away team.

𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 ✨ pic.twitter.com/8Beu4CoZ2J

— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) December 19, 2024

Last season as well they escaped relegation somehow but this season things are looking really bad for them. Le Havre have only got 12 points from 15 games, they have lost 11 of those games. They are very low on confidence and in many matches, they give up too easily after going down.

Now for them, they have to get points in every match so that they can get out of the relegation zone. Facing Marseille away from home will be a huge task for them. This will be an exciting clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 6 Jan 2024 at 1:15 AM IST

Location: Stade Velodrome

Form

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

Le Havre AC (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

Originally a striker, Greenwood tends to tuck inside coming into the final third, sometimes in line with the centre forward. His tendency gives Marseille’s tactics more dimension to the team’s attack. His inside movements sometimes would allow him to pull the opponent’s fullback with him.

The Englishman would always offer himself as one of the potential receivers inside the box alongside the centre-forward. He is blessed with superb spatial awareness which helps him to perform quite brilliantly. In 15 Ligue 1 games, he has scored 10 goals and provided one assist.

🔥 Super Mase reaches 1⃣1⃣ goals in his first 16 appearances ⚽️Only the great 𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐛𝐚 (12) scored more in an OM shirt in that time 🤝⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/OdpxAwnBFm

— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) December 22, 2024

Christopher Operi (Le Havre)

Operi is a versatile player who is equally good in attack and defence. His physical prowess, both in the air and on the ground, along with his cool-headedness, makes him a vital asset during possession phases and under pressure phases. His excellent left foot is a valuable asset for his team, whether it’s delivering crosses, taking set-pieces or attempting long-range shots.

Operi is a well-rounded player, capable of making a significant impact on the game in various aspects, and he’s great at handling tactical challenges on the field. Till now, he has provided two assists in 13 league games.

Christopher Operi 🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JXNLnmBX0y

— PROM’IVOIRE 🇨🇮 (@Prom_Ivoire) September 10, 2024

Match Facts

• The average number of goals in meetings between Marseille and Le Havre is 2.6
• The winner of the last meeting were Marseille
• They haven’t lost in their last five games

Marseille vs Le Havre AC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Marseille to win this fixture – 3/10 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Mason Greenwood to score anytime
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Marseille will miss, Faris Moumbagna, Pol Lirola, Ruben Blanco, and Valentin Carboni due to injuries.

For Le Havre, Arouna Sangante, Issa Soumare, Josue Casimir, Yann Kitala are injured.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 18

Marseille: 11

Le Havre AC: 0

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

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

Lange (GK); Murillo, Balerdi, Kondogbia; Henrique, Rongier, Hojberg, Merlin; Greenwood, Rabiot; Maupay

Le Havre AC Predicted Lineup (3-3-3-1):

Desmas (GK); Pembele, Kinkoue, Lloris; Nego, Toure, Zouaoui; Ndiaye, Targhalline, Operi; Ngoura

Match Prediction

De Zerbi’s men are in fine form and are chasing the top spot in the Ligue 1. On the other hand, Le Havre are in the relegation zone and are struggling with its performance. This will be another tough fixture for the Le Havre as they are low on confidence. Most probably the away team will end on the losing side.

Prediction: Marseille 3-0 Le Havre AC

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: beIN Sports, Ligue 1 Pass

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: Canal +2 Sports Afrique

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