Ligue 1: Marseille vs PSG: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 30, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Modified at :March 30, 2024 at 8:22 PM

PSG are on the brink of another Ligue 1 title

Marseille faced challenges with changes in coaching staff and contract terminations. Despite this, under coach Jean-Louis Gasset, they’re vying for Champions League qualification. They’ve also advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals. Their unbeaten home record remains strong. Marseille need a win against PSG to stay in contention for Champions League qualification.

PSG’s status as champions-elect remains secure with a 12-point lead over second-placed Brest, they head to the Orange Velodrome with a 24-game unbeaten streak. Among Europe’s top leagues, only Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City are also undefeated in 2024. Recent history favors PSG, having won their last two matches against Marseille with an aggregate score of 7-0.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 1 April 2024 at 6:45 PM GMT (12:15 AM IST)

Location: Orange Velodrome

Form

Marseille (Ligue 1): W-W-W-L-L

PSG (Ligue 1): D-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille):

Aubameyang has been outstanding for OM this season, with 21 goals and 9 assists in all competitions. His performance has made him a highly successful signing for Marseille, contributing significantly to the team. He is well-known for his mobility, pace, and pressing skills, and he occasionally operates in space on the left. Aubameyang has been crucial in front of the goal for Marseille this season.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG):

Kylian Mbappe has been in great form this season, averaging one goal per match. During his 24 games this season in the Ligue 1, he has 24 goals and five assists. He is regarded as one of the world’s top players, distinguished by his dribbling, pace, and intelligence in movement, along with his poise in front of goal, makes him a world-class attacker.

Match facts:

Marseille’s recent form has been disappointing, with losses in their last two competitive matches.
In their previous Ligue 1 encounter, PSG convincingly defeated Marseille with a resounding 4-0 victory at the Parc des Princes.
Marseille remains undefeated at the Velodrome this season.

Injury & team news

Marseille are grappling with an injury crisis, with four key starters ruled out for the upcoming clash against PSG at the Velodrome Stadium. Valentin Roniger continues to slowly recover from a kneecap injury and is unlikely to feature for Marseille again this season. Right-back Amir Murillo remains sidelined with an adductor injury sustained in January, while Bilal Nadir’s season-ending ligament injury adds to the team’s woes. Samuel Gigot is also unavailable due to a shoulder injury.

Luis Enrique faces several defensive absences, with Kimpebe yet to feature this season due to an Achilles tendon rupture suffered in February 2023. Milan Skriniar’s recovery from an ankle injury is progressing well, with the Slovak international set to return in mid-April. Marquinios is sidelined with Achilles tendon pain, while Marco Asensio will miss the Marseille trip due to a muscle issue.

Head to Head

Total matches – 106

Marseille wins – 34

PSG wins – 49

Draws – 23

Predicted lineup for Marseille vs PSG:

Marseille predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Lopez; Mbemba, Balerdi, Merlin; Harit, Kondogbia, Ounahi, Veretout, Henrique; Aubameyang, Ndiaye

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Pereira, Beraldo, Mendes; Lee, Ugarte, Vitinha; Muani, Ramos, Mbappe

Match prediction for Marseille vs PSG:

Facing one setback after another in terms of defensive availability, despite the international break providing Gasset and his team with an opportunity to regroup and analyze, PSG’s attackers are sure to be eager to exploit their injury-plagued opponents in the upcoming Classique encounter. While Marseille still boasts a strong midfield and attack, capable of posing challenges to PSG’s depleted defense, the opposing attackers under Enrique’s leadership will undoubtedly be relishing the opportunity to face their injury-stricken rivals.

Prediction: Marseille 1-2 PSG

Telecast

India- Sports 18 Network

UK- BT Sport

US- beIN Sports

Nigeria- Canal+

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