Marseille vs PSG Prediction: Can Marseille close the gap at the top with a win?

A beautiful game of football to be enjoyed by neutral football lovers but a match to be on the edge if you are a Marseille or PSG fan. The league leaders travel to second-placed Marseille for the match usually dubbed as ‘Le Classique’. Marseille will be boiling with confidence as they aim to repeat what they did against PSG in the Coupe de France. PSG have not been convincing especially away from home but Marseille have been solid at home. This fixture promises goals from both sides and goals will be over 2.5. With a makeshift defence, a Kylian Mbape goal is very likely. 

Marseille is full of confidence going into the fixture as they defeated PSG in the Coupe de France. After the break, Marseille played 12 games and lost just one. This has propelled Marseille to second place in the Ligue 1 table. Marseille is considered a title contender and a win cut the points at the top to just 2. 

The league leaders are having a tricky season, particularly after the break. PSG narrowly avoided s fourth winless run in all competitions. Injury to Neymar and Hakimi will devoid PSG of some attacking options.

The pace and trickery of Kylian Mbappe coupled with a makeshift Marseille defence should make it possible for Mbappe to score.

Both teams are scoring goals for fun. Considering the goal table, the star-stubbed PSG is first with an average of 3.42 while Marseille is third with an average of 2.9.

A concern with the PSG coach will be the team’s away form. PSG have lost 3 and won 2 on the road. A win for Marseille is likely considering the injured players and the away form for PSG. Over 2.5 and 3 goals are to be expected and corners of over 8.5 are expected due to the attacking football that will be on display.

Below are the bets to be considered. 

• Over 2.5 goals for 1.59 (betking);
• Over 3 goals for 1.96 (1xbet);
• over 8.5 corners for 1.66 (bet365)