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Stade Louis II in Monaco sets the stage as AS Monaco prepare to battle rivals Olympique de Marseille in a mouth-watering Ligue 1 showdown on Sunday.
There are bragging rights and precious domestic points to play for in this game as both teams fight to gain an advantage early in the new season.
The hosts hope to continue their impressive form, while Marseille arrive seeking to make a statement win on this turf after failing in their last three attempts.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Monaco vs. Marseille key stats
- Monaco and Marseille have scored against each other in six of the last eight Ligue 1 meetings.
- Monaco are unbeaten in their last three home league encounters against Marseille.
- Five of the last six head-to-head meetings have featured over 2.5 total goals scored.
Monaco vs. Marseille preview: Tight showdown at Stade Louis II
Monaco vs. Marseille — Tale of the Tape
| Monaco | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 2nd |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Goals For | 4 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| NA/3rd | Home / Away Rank | 1st/NA |
Monaco have now won on the opening day of a Ligue 1 season for five consecutive campaigns after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Le Havre.
It was an ideal beginning for new manager Filipe Luís, who will now hope to guide his side to victories in their first two league games for the third time in the last four seasons.
Monaco have good reason to be confident, having won five of their last seven league matches at Stade Louis II, drawing one and losing one.
They have also maintained a good run of form, having won their last three games across all competitions.
One of those wins came at home in midweek, comfortably beating Gornik Zabrze 4-1 to book their place in the UEFA Conference League main draw.
On the other hand, Marseille have made an even bigger statement on matchday one by thrashing Strasbourg 4-0 to move to the top of the table.
They will be looking to win their first two league games of a season for the first time since 2020/21.
However, their recent away record makes this a difficult task, as Marseille have lost five of their last seven Ligue 1 away matches, winning the other two.
They will take confidence in their recent run of winning four of their last five games across all competitions.
Monaco vs. Marseille form guide & betting tips
| Monaco | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
W |
Form | W |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 5th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 1 | Goals For | 4 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 0 |
WLWWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWLW |
Whispers predicts: Monaco 2-1 Marseille
Monaco enter this fixture as slight favourites to secure victory, and we are predicting a hard-fought 2-1 win for the home side.
Although Marseille have proven dangerous against the hosts in previous meetings, the home side have won their last three games at the Stade Louis II against them.
Based on home advantage, the bookmakers have given Monaco 29/20 (2.45) to claim a home victory.
A draw is priced at 27/10 (3.70), which represents a possible outcome given the competitive nature of this Riviera derby.
An away victory for Marseille is offered at 17/10 (2.70), which gives them a chance of getting a result against the hosts.
Given that both teams feature offensive quality, over 2.5 goals is priced at 4/7 (1.57), and both teams to score (yes) is available at 1/2 (1.50) odds.
Also, a first-half draw stands at 7/5 (2.40) odds, while Amine Gouiri, anytime goalscorer, is offered at 8/5 (2.60), and the home team double chance is at 11/25 (1.44).
> Home double chance at 11/25 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Amine Gouiri, anytime goalscorer at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half draw at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Probable