Henry Roldán
On Sunday, two of the most important cities in France will come to a standstill when Lyon vs Marseille take each other on in the Choc des Olympiques, as part of matchday 32 of Ligue 1.
Lyon is in the middle of a great comeback and in last matchday, it defeated Toulouse 1-2 as visitors, while Marseille did the same but as hosts, defeating Troyes 3-1.
During matchday 14 of the current championship, both clubs clashed and Marseille won 1-0. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the preview of the stellar match between Lyon vs Marseille, two greats of French soccer.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Lyon vs Marseille Ligue 1 Matchday 32 Game on April 23, 2023
- Where: Parc Olympique Lyonnais – Lyon, France
- When: Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Lyon (+150) / Tie (+270) / Marseille (+170)
- Asian Handicap: Lyon (PK, -125) / Marseille (PK, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-155) / Under (+125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-190) / No (+150)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Lyon
Lyon is one of the hottest teams in Ligue 1, and is on the verge of making a historic comeback to European competitions after a season of absence.
The Lions have only lost one of their last 12 matches, and have strung together three victories, putting them in seventh place in the standings with 50 points, just five points behind Lille in fifth place, which grants a spot in the Conference League.
As with any good streak, Laurent Blanc’s team has combined a successful defense with an important offensive awakening. Thanks to 21 goals scored in these 12 matches, Lyon is sixth in Ligue 1 with 46 goals, while it is the seventh team with the fewest goals against, having conceded 34.
Similarly, Lyon has revived with great performances at home. It currently has five consecutive matches without losing in front of its fans. Besides, along with Rennes, it is the second team that has received the fewest goals from its rivals at home, conceding only 12 in 15 matches.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes; Sael Kumbedi, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Tagliafico; Johann Lepenant, Maxence Caqueret, Corentin Tolisso; Rayan Cherki, Amin Sarr, Alexandre Lacazette.
Betting on Olympique de Marseille
With seven matchdays left to play, Marseille cannot rest on its laurels. Although it seems almost impossible to catch up with PSG in the Ligue 1 standings, it could still miss out on the Champions League with some adverse results.
Although the Olympians have not lost in six matchdays, precisely in their 0-3 defeat against PSG, three draws in that period have shortened the gap they had on Lens and Monaco in second place in the standings.
Igor Tudor’s team is second with 64 points, only nine behind PSG, and just one point ahead of Lens and three ahead of Monaco, which would be playing in the Europa League next year if the team finished in fourth place.
Similarly, Marseille has had a great season as the third least scored-on team in the tournament, with only 30 goals conceded. Meanwhile, its 57 goals are also the third-highest in Ligue 1. As visitors, Marseille has only lost once in 15 games, has a streak of 10 matches without losing away, and is the team that has conceded the fewest goals in this condition with just 10. So, the team needs to keep its guard up and continue to perform well if it wants to secure its place in the Champions League.
Possible Lineup (3-4-2-1): Pau Lopez; Samuel Gigot, Leonardo Balerdi, Sead Kolasinac; Jordan Veretout, Valentin Rongier, Jonathan Clauss, Nuno Tavares; Mateo Guendouzi, Cengiz Under; Alexis Sanchez.
JefeBet Prediction
Two of the most historic teams in Ligue 1 face off in a crucial moment for both, with European spots in sight and the honor of adding another victory to the historic Choc des Olympiques.
Lyon comes into the match in an unbeatable moment, which could bring it closer to continental competitions and maintain its good streak of wins in the second half of the season. Actually, the Lions are fierce defenders at home and have significantly improved their attacking game.
On the other hand, Marseille is one of the two best away teams, and its impressive chain of 10 games without losing on the road confirms it. There is no other team with a better defense than this team on enemy grounds, and in the last three away games, Marseille has only conceded one goal.
It’s worth noting that Lyon has a streak of 17 games without a home loss against Marseille, in regulation time, and ten of those matches ended with two goals or less on the scoreboard.
Prediction: Under (LYO 1 – MAR 1).
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