Toulouse vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips (31 August)

It has now been 2 years since Toulouse returned to the elite after its brief stint at the lower tier and this team has already made an impression by winning the Coupe de France in 2023 then making a few moves in the Europa League last season. The Violets have not forgotten their domestic obligations and they secured a fairly comfortable hold last year by finishing in 11th place in the standings with a nice lead of 14 points over the play-off. Eager to do at least as well this year, the TFC started with a rather serious draw conceded against FC Nantes 0-0 on the first day. Last weekend, Carles Martinez's players were then able to take a new point, this time in Nice 1-1. Olympique de Marseille, for its part, will have to find some color this season.

Last year, the Marseille club was able to shine more on the European scene, by reaching the last four of the Europa League, than at the national level where it failed in 8th position, below the European spots. Deprived of international competition this year, Roberto De Zerbi's men will therefore be able to concentrate all their efforts on the championship where they impressed from the start by winning well ahead of Brest 1-5. On the other hand, they experienced their first hitch on Sunday evening when they lost points against Reims 2-2.

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Loaned last season, midfielder Spierings (Lens) has left for good this time. Defenders Moussa Diarra (Alaves), Mawissa (Monaco) and Logan Costa (Villarreal), right-back Desler (Austin FC) and Cissoko (Plymouth Argyle, loan), and Spanish midfielder Cesar Gelabert (Sporting Gijon, loan) also left the club during the summer transfer window. Even more annoying, top scorer Dallinga (15 goals last season) signed with Bologna. Conversely, central defenders Charlie Cresswell (Leeds) and McKenzie (Genk), and the 2018 World champion, Djibril Sidibé (AEK Athens) joined the Pink City.

Swiss international Sierro (6 goals), winter recruit Gboho (3 goals, 3 assists) and Cameroonian Magri (5 goals, 2 assists) are still operational. Against Nice, it was Gambian substitute Babicka who scored his team's only goal. A priori, the young replacement defender Keben, who should join Watford, could be the only element to miss this meeting on the Toulouse side.