Lyon vs Marseille Prediction 22 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 5 Preview

📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 19:45 GMT +1

🏟 Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon)

Lyon started their Ligue 1 campaign slowly, suffering losses in their first two matches, but they’ve shown improvement with a 4-3 win over Strasbourg and a goalless draw against Lens. As they prepare for their 109th top-flight ‘Choc des Olympiques’ against Marseille, they hold the advantage in the historical head-to-heads (W37, D40, L31). Club president John Textor has placed pressure on the team, expecting nothing short of a top-four finish, and Lyon's recent home form backs that ambition, having lost just once in their last six home league matches (W4, D1). Moreover, they are unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 home encounters with Marseille in Ligue 1 (W8, D6).

Marseille, under manager Roberto De Zerbi, are enjoying an unbeaten start to the season (W3, D1), having scored 12 goals across their first four matches, their best tally since 1954/55. Their recent acquisition of Adrien Rabiot adds further strength, though he may not play a key role immediately. Marseille’s form away from home is solid, with three consecutive away league wins despite conceding in each game, but their defensive issues persist, as they haven’t kept an away clean sheet in Ligue 1 since April 2023. The last time they shut out Lyon in an away competitive match was back in March 2013.

Where to watch Lyon vs Marseille?

📺 Link to watch Lyon vs Marseille Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Lyon): Scored against Strasbourg, and all three of his goals for Lyon since joining from Arsenal have come after the 50th minute.
• Neal Maupay (Marseille): Opened the scoring against Nice and three of his last four goals have been first strikes in matches.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Lyon are unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 home Ligue 1 matches against Marseille (W8, D6).
• Marseille have led at half-time in each of their first four Ligue 1 games this season.
• Marseille haven’t kept an away clean sheet in Ligue 1 since April 2023.

💡 Lyon vs Marseille Prediction

This clash between two French giants promises to be a high-scoring affair. Lyon’s strong home form, coupled with their impressive head-to-head record against Marseille, suggests they will be tough to beat. However, Marseille’s goal-scoring prowess and unbeaten run this season should keep the contest balanced. Expect both teams to score in an exciting contest, with a possible 2-2 draw on the cards, though Lyon might just edge it with their home advantage.

Lyon vs Marseille Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Draw or Lyon to win