The Matchday 20 clash in Ligue 1 between Marseille and Lyon will take place on February 2 at the Velodrome Stadium. Marseille vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Marseille
In the previous round, Roberto De Zerbi's side suffered a 0-2 defeat to Nice. This result ended the club's unbeaten run of seven matches in the league (5 wins, 2 draws). The team is currently in 2nd place in the standings, with a three-point lead over their closest rival, Monaco. Notably, Marseille has scored 40 goals in this Ligue 1 campaign, second only to PSG (49).
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 7 home league matches (3 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Marseille's last 8 home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" appeared in the final scoreline in 5 of the team's last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Marseille (3-4-2-1)
Jerónimo Rulli – Lilian Brassier, Leonardo Balerdi, Amir Murillo – Quentin Merlin, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Valentin Rongier, Luis Henrique – Adrien Rabiot, Mason Greenwood – Neal Maupay.
Lyon
In Matchday 19, the team drew 1-1 with Nantes. The club has secured only one victory in their last 5 league matches (2 draws, 2 losses). Lyon occupies the 6th spot in the standings, with Lens trailing only on goal difference.
The team's unconvincing performances in recent league matches, coupled with their exit in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France, led to the dismissal of head coach Pierre Sage. The new manager is Portuguese specialist Paulo Fonseca.
- The number "1" appeared in the final scoreline in 5 of Lyon's last 6 away league matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 5 of the team's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-1-2-3)
Lucas Perri – Nicolás Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Saël Kumbedi – Nemanja Matić – Corentin Tolisso, Jordan Veretout – Ernest Nuamah, Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki.
Referee
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction: Marseille vs. Lyon
Roberto De Zerbi's side plays open football at home in Ligue 1, regularly scoring and allowing opponents to score as well. Both teams have scored in Marseille's last 5 home matches in this tournament. During this stretch, there were goal exchanges with both the league's underdog, Le Havre (5-1), and rivals for Champions League spots like Monaco (2-1) and Lille (1-1).
Lyon does not sit back in their away games. The team has scored in their last 8 away matches in this tournament. However, the club's defense appears less solid, as Lyon has failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 away league matches. I anticipate that Lyon will not be able to contain Marseille's attack in the upcoming match, but they will score as well. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
