The Matchday 13 clash in Ligue 1 between Marseille and Monaco will take place on December 1 at the Velodrome Stadium. Marseille vs. Monaco: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Clement Turpin (France)
Matches – 6 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
Predicted lineups for Marseille vs. Monaco
Marseille (4-3-3): Geronimo Rulli – Amir Murillo, Leonardo Balerdi, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Ulisses Garcia – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Adrien Rabiot, Valentin Rongier – Mason Greenwood, Neal Maupay, Luis Henrique.
Monaco (4-5-1): Radoslaw Majecki – Vanderson, Mohammed Salisu, Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mavissa Eliebi – Soungoutou Magassa, Denis Zakaria, Magnes Akliouche, Aleksandr Golovin, Eliesse Ben Seghir – Breel Embolo.
Each team's starting lineup in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Marseille
Marseille secured a 3-1 victory against Lens in the previous round, extending their unbeaten run to five matches (3 wins, 2 losses). However, in their last four Ligue 1 outings, they have failed to keep a clean sheet. Despite their recent win, Marseille remains in third place in the league standings, trailing the leader by nine points. Notably, Marseille is still the second-highest scoring team in the league with 27 goals, behind only PSG (36).
- At least three goals have been scored in Marseille's last five Ligue 1 matches.
- Marseille lost their last two home games in Ligue 1, conceding exactly three goals in each, but had not lost at home in six prior matches in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in six of Marseille's last eight home matches in the top French division.
Monaco
After two consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, Monaco bounced back with two wins, defeating Strasbourg (3-1) and Brest (3-2). Despite these victories, they remain in second place in the league table, six points behind leaders PSG. Monaco, alongside PSG, also boasts one of the best defensive records in the league, having conceded just 10 goals. Additionally, like their upcoming opponents, Monaco has conceded in their last four matches in the top French division.
- The team has won 10 of their last 12 away matches in Ligue 1 (2 losses).
- Monaco has scored at least twice in 14 of their last 16 away games in this tournament.
- Both teams have scored in six of Monaco's last eight Ligue 1 matches.
Marseille vs. Monaco: Match Prediction
The teams are neighbors in the French league standings, separated by just three points, highlighting the importance of this upcoming clash for both clubs. Expect both sides to play for the win, leading to attacking play from both teams. Notably, encounters between Marseille and Monaco are typically entertaining and high-scoring. In 12 of their last 14 meetings in Ligue 1, both teams have found the net, with at least three goals scored in 10 of those matches.
This season, both clubs have continued in a similar fashion. Marseille and Monaco rank among the league's highest-scoring teams, with the hosts in second place and the visitors in fourth. However, Marseille's defense is not particularly reliable, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight home matches in this tournament. Monaco, on the other hand, excels away from home, winning 10 of their last 12 league matches, and scoring at least twice in 14 of their last 16 away games in this tournament.
Considering the teams' high-scoring nature this season and the traditionally goal-laden encounters between them, a recommended bet is: Both Teams to Score – Yes + Total Over 2.5
Rennes
AS Saint-Étienne
Brest
Strasbourg
PSG
Nantes
Montpellier
Lille
Le Havre
Angers
Lyon
Nice
Toulouse
Auxerre
