Lyon vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips (22 September)

Completely missing its point during the first half of last season, Olympique Lyonnais was largely able to save the furniture after the winter break by snatching the 6th final place, synonymous with qualification for the Europa League which it will begin the next week with the reception of Olympiakos. For its return to championship competition, the Rhone club once again experienced difficulties. Indeed, he first suffered two big setbacks against Rennes 3-0 and Monaco 0-2. Subsequently, the Gones seemed to be heading towards a 3rd defeat in a row, being trailed by 2 goals by Strasbourg before reacting to finally snatch their first success of the season 4-3. Finally, last week, they lacked success on the Lens field 0-0 and they therefore remain stuck in the second half of the table, in 13th place.

Opposite, Olympique de Marseille will have to work harder this year after concluding the last financial year with a big disappointment. The Marseille club only took 8th place in the championship, thus being deprived of all European competitions. Thanks to ambitious recruitment and the arrival of a new coach, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille supporters find themselves filled with optimism, especially as the results are very good at the start of the season. Well above Brest 1-5 during the first day, the Olympians lost their only points against Reims 2-2 before resuming their march forward against Toulouse 1-3 and Nice 2-0 to settle on the podium. 

Not yet physically fit, summer recruit Wilfried Zaha should not be able to appear in the group. The intermittent Ryan Cherki is still in the process of being extended and if the new contract is signed, he could rejoin the group. The former starting goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and the young Akouokou, Kumbedi and Diawara should remain sidelined. This Lyon team is still led by its captain Alexandre Lacazette who is still looking for his first goal this season. The Nigerian Orban scored twice but he was unsuccessful, scoring 2 goals in Lens while being in an offside position each time. The only other goal scored by Les Gones this season was work by Corentin Tolisso. The Marseille group should be without replacement goalkeeper Ruben Blanco and the unfortunate striker Moumbagna who is injured for a long time. Additionally, central defender Cornelius will be suspended after being sent off against Nice last weekend.

Consequently, captain Balerdi (still too tight to start last Saturday after his injury) could find his place in the center of defense, associated with Brassier. For his part, the former Mbemba executive will once again be put in the closet. Arriving this summer from Manchester United, the much-maligned Greenwood is a hit on the pitch, having already scored 5 times in the first 4 days. The Brazilian Luis Henrique has 3 goals while rookie Neal Maupay scored his first goal with OM last Saturday. Elye Wahi should be relegated to the bench. In midfield, new arrival Adrien Rabiot could be associated with the solid Hojbjerg.