Marseille are set to take on Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday, 2 February in a match between two of the biggest and most historic clubs in French football.
The hosts come into the match knowing that if they are to stand any chance of catching PSG then they can't afford to drop any more points, particularly at home.
Lyon, meanwhile, are chasing a position in the top three and Champions League qualification. They currently sit four points behind Monaco in third and seven behind Marseille in second.
As part of our Ligue 1 betting tips, here is our Marseille vs Lyon prediction.
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Key stats
- Lyon haven't won any of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Marseille haven't won any of their last three matches in all competitions.
- None of Lyon's four most recent matches has produced more than two goals.
Correct score prediction: Marseille 1-1 Lyon
While this is a match between two old rivals, neither one of them comes into it in the kind of form that screams ‘winners' on Sunday. Marseille have dropped points in their two most recent league matches while Marseille are now four matches without a win in the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Marseille vs Lyon odds are weighted in favour of the home team but Marseille aren't as short as you might expect. Ladbrokes have given the hosts a 50% chance of winning the match in front of their home supporters on Sunday, while Lyon have been given just a 29.4% chance of walking away with all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Adavantage Marseille
Looking at the recent head-to-head record between these two teams, Marseille should come into the match with more confidence than their opponents. Les Phoceens have won four of their last five matches against Lyon, including a 3-2 thriller earlier this season. Lyon's last win in Marseille came all the way back in 2019.
Marseille preview: Looking for a second wind
Marseille have started to stutter in recent weeks, which has led to speculation that Roberto de Zerbi's methods are starting to tire his squad of players. De Zerbi needs his team to catch fire again and playing Lyon could be just the medicine after what happened the last time the two sides met.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Murillo, Balerdi, Lirola, Rowe, Henrique, Hojbjerg, Merlin, Rabiot, Greenwood, Maupay
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W
Le Havre
1
Marseille
3
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D
Lille
1
Marseille
1
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W
Brest
1
Marseille
4
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
W
Montpellier
1
Marseille
5
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
L
Monaco
3
Marseille
0
Lyon preview: Looking to end the draw streak
Drawing four matches in a row will look either good or bad depending on whether they can win this match or not. If they can, then the club can boast a five-match unbeaten run while if they lose, some may say they're in a crisis with zero wins from five.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Matic, Veretout, Cherki, Veretout, Tolisso, Nuamah, Lacazette
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L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
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L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
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W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
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L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
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L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette has thoroughly enjoyed himself since returning to Lyon two years ago but questions are now being asked. After scoring 46 league goals across his first two seasons back with the club, Lacazette has only managed five so far this season. Can he recapture his best form on Sunday?