Marseille host Monaco in Ligue 1 this weekend, with two of France’s biggest names going head-to-head at the Stade Velodrome. Just a single point separates the duo in the standings, meaning that it is all to play for on Sunday evening, with the reigning Ligue 1 champions hoping to extend their unbeaten run in the competition.
French Ligue 1 – Marseille v Monaco – Orange Vélodrome, Marseille – Sunday 28th January – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at William Hill |
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Marseille and Monaco clash in Ligue 1 on Sunday evening, with both sides looking for a win in a bid to aid their battle for a Champions League qualifying position. A win for either side could potentially see them move up to second in the standings, with leaders PSG already having one hand on the title. With many predicting a close encounter in Marseille this week, those still unsure of who to back should check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Marseille Team News & Form
The home side come into this match off the back of a four match winning streak in Ligue 1, giving Rudi Garcia’s men significant confidence ahead of kick-off this weekend. Marseille have lost just three times all season in the French top-flight, with Garcia’s men having scored 45 goals from just 22 matches to date. The likes of Dimitri Payet, Adil Rami, Luiz Gustavo and Florian Thauvin are among the most talented players for the home side, who also have one of the best defensive records in the division.
Monaco Team News & Form
Monaco lost out to rivals Lyon in the French Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday evening, despite manager Leonardo Jardim having named a strong side. Goals from former Manchester City man Steven Jovetic and Rony Lopez were not enough for the hosts, meaning that they now have just the league to concentrate on. The likes of Radamel Falcao and Joao Moutinho should return to the starting line-up this weekend, with Monaco being the joint-second highest scorers in Ligue 1 so far this season. Falcao has 16 goals to his name already, however Monaco are still yet to fire on all cylinders following a summer of change at the Stade Louis II.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 28 times in the past, with Monaco having won 12 of such meetings, as well as registering five draws. In fact, Monaco have won the last four outings between the duo, including a massive 6-1 victory earlier in the season.
Marseille v Monaco – Betting Odds and Predictions
Their status as the home team this weekend means that it perhaps comes as little surprise that it is Marseille who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. Those looking to back the home side for the win for can take advantage of odds of 19/20 from Skybet, while Monaco are priced at 27/10 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip Marseille v Monaco
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams to score during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds of 4/7 with William Hill.