Tomás Yelmini
If there’s one match that encapsulates the current state of the top tier French soccer league, it’s Marseille vs PSG. As Ligue 1’s 25th matchday gets underway, the top two teams face off in a crucial battle for the championship title.
PSG, with all their star power, have seen their form dip in recent weeks, leaving the door open for Olympique de Marseille to close the gap. While the top spot is not on the line, a victory for Marseille would cast doubts over a Parisian side that until recently appeared unbeatable.
As fans gear up for this highly-anticipated clash, JefeBet brings you our predictions, keeping fans informed of all the odds and relevant information. All eyes will be on this electrifying encounter, as the two teams vie for dominance in one of Europe’s most exciting leagues.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Marseille vs PSG Ligue 1 Matchday 25 Game on February 26, 2023
- Where: Stade Orange Vélodrome – Marseille, France
- When: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2.45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Olympique de Marseille (+175) / Draw (+275) / PSG (+135)
- Asian Handicap: Olympique de Marseille (0, +108) / PSG (0, -129)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-148) / Under (+120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-165) / No (+130).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille had an excellent second half of the tournament. Out of the last eleven games, they won nine, tied one and lost one. This is why this team, which has not celebrated a French league title since 2010, knows that if it beats PSG, it will take two points and, above all, fill the Parisians with doubts and uncertainty.
Chile’s Alexis Sanchez seems to have found his niche and is the Marseille’s leading striker with 9 goals, followed by Portugal’s Tavares with 6. Meanwhile, winger Jonathan Clauss has also been a mainstay on offense, thanks to 8 assists.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Pau Lopez; Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi, Sead Kolasinac; Jonathan Clauss, Valentin Rongier, Jordan Veretout, Nuno Tavares; Cengiz Ünder, Azz-Eddine Ounahi; Alexis Sanchez.
Betting on PSG
A loss to Monaco, followed by a Champions League defeat in the first leg against Bayern Munich, sowed doubts in a team that at least on the domestic front seemed to be on a comfortable path to the title. In the last matchday, the clear superiority and skills of Mbappé and Messi saved them against Lille, but it was clear that they are not a reliable team. To make matters worse, they lost Neymar to injury in the match against the Germans.
The record in Ligue 1 is narrowly in favor of the Parisians: they have won 34 of their meetings against 32 wins for the Marseille side. However, out of the last 21 matches, Olympique won only one (in 2020, 1-0 at the Parc des Princes).
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Sergio Ramos, Nuno Mendes; Vitor Ferreira, Marco Verratti, Fabian Ruiz; Lionel Messi, Hugo Ekitike, Kyilian Mbappé.
JefeBet Prediction
In the upcoming match between Marseille vs PSG, the Parisian side is expected to not only showcase their superior individual talent, but also continue their recent dominance over their rivals. Marseille has struggled to defeat PSG in recent years, and it seems unlikely that they will be able to overcome their opponents’ formidable lineup, which includes Mbappé and Messi.
Prediction: PSG wins 3-2.
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