Marseille is set to play against Angers on Wednesday in their 10th Ligue 1 match of the season. The game will take place at Stade Velodrome, where Marseille has maintained a perfect record this season. Following a loss to Lens, Marseille aims to rebound and keep their home winning streak alive.
Match Preview
Olympique de Marseille recently experienced a setback, losing to Lens 2-1 and halting a five-match winning streak. Despite this, they have been formidable at home, winning all five competitive games at Stade Velodrome this season and scoring a remarkable 20 goals.
A victory on Wednesday would mark the first time Marseille has won their first five league games at home since 2003. They have not lost at home when leading at halftime since December 2021. Last season, they enjoyed great success at home, scoring in nine consecutive matches.
In contrast, Angers has struggled, particularly earlier this month, but they have recently gained some momentum. After a tough 5-0 defeat against Strasbourg, they managed to earn points in consecutive league games. A win against Marseille would signify their first back-to-back victories in Ligue 1 since May of last season.
Team News
Marseille may be without several players due to injuries. Ruben Blanco is anticipated to remain out with a knee issue. Geoffrey Kondogbia has a calf strain, while Amine Gouiri and Hamed Traore are dealing with back and leg injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Facundo Medina is a doubt because of an ankle sprain.
In spite of these challenges, Marseille’s Mason Greenwood has been in fine form, leading the team with seven goals in Ligue 1. On the defensive end, an own goal from Benjamin Pavard contributed to their recent loss.
On the Angers side, Emmanuel Biumla’s thigh strain might keep him sidelined. Meanwhile, Pierrick Capelle is doubtful due to a lower leg injury, and Jim Allevinah may also miss the match due to a knock. Angers recently saw Prosper Peter and Sidiki Cherif score, contributing to their solid performance.
Projected Lineups
Marseille Expected Lineup:
- Rulli
- Pavard
- Aguerd
- Balerdi
- Palmieri
- O’Riley
- Hojbjerg
- Paixao
- Greenwood
- Gomes
- Aubameyang
Angers Expected Lineup:
- Koffi
- Arcus
- Camara
- Lefort
- Ekomie
- Courcoul
- Belkebla
- Balkhdim
- Mouton
- Sbai
- Cherif
Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, it is predicted that Marseille will secure a 3-0 victory against Angers. With a potent attack at home and numerous scoring opportunities, Marseille looks set to capitalize on their strengths against a less stable Angers defense.
