On Saturday, Marseille face Monaco for the 14th day of Ligue 1. Both teams are fighting for a place on the podium.

Marseille vs Monaco Free Betting Tips – Ligue 1

Marseille is experiencing a rather paradoxical first part of the season. Indeed, if they do not seem very conquering in the game, the Olympians are still in 4th place in the standings with only four units of the Parisian leader with two games behind. In recent times, the Phocéens are very effective, at least in Ligue 1, where they remain on 5 wins against Bordeaux (3-1), Lorient (0-1), Strasbourg (0-1), Nantes ( 3-1) and Nîmes (0-2) last Friday. Conversely, André Villas-Boas’ men saw their limits catch up with them in Europe where they lost their first 4 Champions League games. Relaunched in the race for 3rd place after their 2-1 win over Olympiakos, they logically lost to Manchester City on Wednesday (3-0).

For its part, AS Monaco has a much more attractive face in the game than its opponent and yet it only points to 5th place with a small point behind and two games ahead. The fault of several missed, especially at the beginning of the season. Subsequently, the Rock players shifted into top gear and established themselves as a credible podium contender. After winning 4 straight games against Bordeaux (4-0), Nice (1-2), PSG (3-2) and Nîmes (3-0), Niko Kovac’s men missed their game last Sunday against a very nice Lille team.

The staff for Marseille vs Monaco

Injured since the international break, Serbian midfielder Radonjic is expected to return for the match. Conversely, left-back Amavi was slightly injured this week and could miss that encounter. Finally, playmaker Payet will be suspended for this match. After a very delicate start to the season, center-forward Benedetto woke up to be involved in his team’s last 3 goals (2 goals, one assist). At his side, Thauvin remains the best scorer of this team with 4 goals.

Absent for months, Russian playmaker Golovin should still be a little fair to make his return to the group for this match just like incumbent goalkeeper Lecomte but winger Sidibé is expected to be operational again. Offensively, strikers Volland (5 goals) and Ben Yedder (6 goals) should be paired.

Compositions for Marseille vs Monaco

The probable composition of the Marseille:
Mandanda – Sakai, Alvaro, Caleta-Car, Amavi – Rongier, Kamara, Sanson – Thauvin, Benedetto, Luis Henrique.
Absent: Payet (suspended).
Uncertain: Amavi.

The planned tactical arrangement (4-3-3):
Mandanda
Sakai – Alvaro – Caleta-Car – Nagatomo
Rongier – Kamara – Sanson
Thauvin – Benedetto – Luis Henrique

The probable composition of Monaco:
Mannone – Aguilar, Disasi, Badiashile, Caio Henrique – Diop, Tchouameni, Fofana, Gelson Martins – Ben Yedder, Volland.
Absent: Lecomte, Sidibé (injured).
Uncertain: Golovin

The planned tactical arrangement (4-4-2):
Mannoni
Aguilar – Disasi – Badiashile – Ciao Henrique
Diop – Tchouaméni – Fofana – Gelson Martinis
Ben Yedder – Volland

The history of confrontations Marseille vs Monaco

On the last ten oppositions between the two teams, Monaco leads with 6 successes against 2 for OM and 2 draws.

The key points for the match Marseille vs Monaco

– Marseille will no doubt have given up strength this week against Manchester City.
– Monaco will be keen to catch up after their defeat against Lille on Sunday.
– Apart from a diminished PSG at the beginning of the season and a lack of confidence in Lyon, Marseille did not perform well against the big ones in this first part of the season.
– Monaco has a very interesting offensive strike force
– This meeting will be played in camera.
– Both teams will be entitled to 5 substitutions.

Marseille vs Monaco Free Betting Tips

In search of redemption after their missed game last Sunday, Monaco could come to win on the field of a Marseille team no doubt tired after its European deadlines. Victory Monaco!

Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.53