Marseille vs Strasbourg Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Les Olympiens will take on Le Racing on matchday 18 in the Ligue 1.

Marseille will enjoy home advantage, when visitors Strasbourg swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Ligue 1. The hosts look very well suited to take on any opponent presently, as they are in good form. In the last fixture they lost against Lille in the penalty shoot-out but that will not hamper their confidence.

They also have good record against Strasbourg and will look continue it in the upcoming fixture as well. Even though they are still behind their rival PSG in the title race, if they get positive results consistently, they can create pressure on the table toppers.

Strasbourg are in great from and will be fully confident when they take on De Zerbi’s men. They have got back-to-back positive results in the league and will be hope to continue it as they aim to go high up in the points table. In 17 league games, they have earned 23 points and have lost six games.

There start was poor at the beginning of the season but they showed their quality and class as the season progressed. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 19 Jan 2025 at 07:45 PM UK

Monday, 20 Jan 2025 at 01:15 AM IST

Location: Stade Velodrome

Form

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

Strasbourg (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Always showing up 🩶💙Thanks for your support, Olympiens! pic.twitter.com/tlN3uDxj3D

— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) January 15, 2025

Players to Watch

Luis Henrique (Marseille)

The Brazilian is a talented player who can play a significant role in and out of possession. However, both in the middle and final third, Luiz Henrique constantly drifts inside and gets involved in possession. He is not only a goalscorer but also with his playmaking skills he is able to create chances for himself and his teammates.

His versatility makes him extremely difficult to defend. With his flair and trickery, he can beat his opponents easily. The South American also does his defensive duties very well as he goes up and down the pitch throughout the match. In 17 games, he has scored six goals and provided four assists.

Luís Henrique, nosso 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼 🏅Parabéns, fera 🔥🇧🇷#OlympienDuMoisPuma pic.twitter.com/4zO1qQcy88

— Olympique de Marseille 🇧🇷 🇵🇹 (@OM_Portugues) January 9, 2025

Andrey Santos

He is a powerful midfielder who imposes himself on the pitch with his tireless running, work rate and strength. Santos always tries to find a vertical option in his game with dribbling, progressive runs and passes. He is a perfect player for Strasbourg as they like to play with high intensity and are a high-pressing team.

The South American is extremely difficult to knock off the ball thanks to his strength and ability to shield the ball. He is also extremely dominant in the air and with his physicality can win duels against some of the best defenders. In 16 games, he has scored six goals.

👏 Well done @04Andrey — Andrey Santos is our December Player of the Month! 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/g12onDPx17

— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) December 30, 2024

Match Facts

• The winner of their last meeting was Strasbourg
• The average number of goals in meetings between Marseille and Strasbourg is 2.6
• When Strasbourg leads 0-1 away, they win 50% of their matches

Marseille vs Strasbourg: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Marseille to win this fixture – 4/7 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Marseille will miss several players due to injuries. Faris Moumbagna, Luiz Felipe, Ruben Blanco, Valentin Carboni and Chancel Mbemba all are out due to injuries.

For Strasbourg, Caleb Wiley, Alaa Bellaarouch, Thomas Delaine and Moise Sahi Dion all are injured. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 39

Marseille: 16

Strasbourg: 8

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

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

Lange (GK); Murillo, Balerdi, Cornelius; Henrique, Hojbjerg, Rongier, Merlin; Greenwood, Rabiot; Maupay

Strasbourg Predicted Lineup (4-4-1-1):

Petrovic (GK); Doue, Sarr, Doukore, Moreira; Bakwa, Diarra, Santos, Nanasi; Lemarechal; Emegha

Match Prediction

Despite facing a disappointing loss against Lille, the home team is a quality side and now will look to chase for league title. Strasbourg are in fine form and have defeated some teams who are better than them. The away team will look to make an upset for sure.

De Zerbi’s men will be disappointed with their last match but they are a quality side who will most probably win this fixture.

Prediction: Marseille 3-2 Strasbourg

Telecast

India: GXR World

UK: beIN Sports, Ligue 1 Pass

USA: fubo TV, beIn Sports

Nigeria: Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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