Marseille will play against Monaco this Sunday, January 15th, at 20:00, UK time in the 20th Round of Ligue 1. There are only three positions free between the opponents, so it is expected to see a pretty balanced game. We could also expect a spectacular meeting, considering teams' form, especially up front.
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Marseille
- The hosts are in a very good shape, since that they are without a loss in the last five games in all competitions.
- So far in this campaign, they ticked eight wins, six draws and five defeats, being in the 6th position.
- OM are getting better and better, coming after four wins in a row in Ligue 1.
- They have 30 points like Guingamp and a 22-19 goal difference.
- Their last three home matches were all victories, keeping three clean sheets as well.
- Having in view the fact that Hubocan is injured, it is expected to see Rekik at left-back.
- In their last four games in Ligue 1, the team has scored at least two goals per match.
Marseille probable lineup (4-3-3): Pele - Rekik, Rolando, Fanni, Sakai - Cabella, Diarra, Lopez - N'Jie, Gomis, Thauvin.
Missing players: Abou Diaby, Henri Bedimo, Tomas Hubocan, William Vainqueur.
Monaco
- The Red and Whites are in the second position after 13 wins, three draws and three losses.
- They have gained 42 points in 19 games, having also the best attack with a 56-20 goal difference.
- In the last five matches in Ligue 1, they checked three wins, one 1-1 draw vs Dijon and one 1-3 defeat vs Lyon.
- What is more, they have also won three out of the last five meetings against Marseille, ticked one 3-3 draw and have been defeated once (1-2).
- Monaco's last win took place in Coupe de France, 2-1 vs AC Ajaccio.
- Dirar and Traore will not play in this game, since they are off to the African Cup of Nations.
Monaco probable lineup (4-4-2): Subasic - Toure, Glik, Jemerson, Sidibe - Boschilia, Fabinho, Moutinho, Lemar - Falcao, Germain.
Missing players: Benjamin Mendy, Nabil Dirar, Adama Traore.
Marseille vs Monaco predictions
Main prediction: X2 @ 1.36
Risky prediction: Both teams to score @ 1.70
Final score recommendations: 1-1 or 1-2 @ 7.00 or 9.50