Second-placed Olympique Marseille is at the Stade Vélodrome as Ligue 1 hosts a highly intensive game in Round 18 between home team Marseille and visiting Strasbourg. This year, both of them are in spectacular streaks since Marseille hasn't tasted defeat in its last eight outings. For Marseille under Roberto De Zerbi, while Liam Rosenior handles the charge with an unbeaten record, having their distinctive manner of playing, they come closer to the exciting fight.
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Marseille has been having a good season under Roberto De Zerbi, lying second with 36 points, having won 11, drawn 3, and lost 3. They have been in good form recently, having won three and drawn two of their last five matches. However, in their last game, a 1-1 draw against LOSC Lille in the Coupe de France (lost on penalties), they showed some frailties in attacking efficiency. Luis Enrique, who scored in that game, is still important in their front line along with Mason Greenwood.
At home, Marseille has been resilient as they have lost only one of their last five games on home turf, registering 2W, 2D, 1L. Their defense gets solid as they concede just three goals in the last five games on home soil. The side of De Zerbi generally withstands possession-based football, but troubles against a Strasbourg side in red-hot form as they struggle to convert their chances into goals.
Strasbourg
Under Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg has been one of the most entertaining teams in Ligue 1 of late. With five wins in a row and unbeaten in six games, they moved to ninth place on 23 points with the 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. They drew 2-2 in the Coupe de France against ES Thaon (won on pens) and witnessed young forward Rayane Messi Tanfouri shine bright with his brace. His form, added to the fluidity of Strasbourg's attack, makes them dangerous opponents.
Strasbourg is in outstanding away form, having won four of their last five on their travels. They have scored in all five, while regularly finding the net early, taking the lead in four of those. Rosenior's tactical flexibility and their newfound defensive discipline have also been key to their recent success.
Head to Head
Marseille have always had the better of this contest, with 9 wins to Strasbourg's 2 and 9 draws. Of late, however, the balance has tilted towards Strasbourg as they remain unbeaten in the last five meetings. Four out of the last five meetings have also seen both sides find the back of the net, indicating an open encounter. In the last seven meetings, Marseille has struck first in five matches.
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Expert Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.70 on Betway:
Given the recent GG streak of Marseille with 8/10 and Strasbourg's attack, which has scored in five straight away games, both teams finding the net seems highly probable.
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.61 on Bet365:
All of Strasbourg's last five matches have seen over 2.5 goals, and Marseille's creative attack is likely to contribute to a high-scoring affair.
Strasbourg Double Chance (Win or Draw) @ 2.145 on 1xbet:
Given the five-game winning streak of Strasbourg and the unbeaten H2H against Marseille, the visitors should not lose this game, considering their good away record.
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