Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 24 match between Marseille and Lyon and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Marseille play host to Lyon, when the local rivals team up for another spicy derby in Ligue 1 this coming Sunday at Stade Orange Velodrome.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Lyon claimed 45 points from 23 rounds, while Marseille amassed 40 points. They now rank as number 4 in the Ligue 1 standings.
Team form: Marseille vs Lyon
Marseille Form
A draw is the best Marseille can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 5-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. A2-2 draw with Strasbourg followed before they were defeated 2-0 by Brest. Marseille won three of their previous six matches at Stade Orange Velodrome in the Ligue 1. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 11 goals to seven against.
Lyon Form
Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Lyon. They first took out Nantes by 0-1 before downing Nice by 2-0. The winning streak came to an end against Strasbourg, who ran out 3-1 winners. Lyon managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Ligue 1 away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats for Marseille and Lyon
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Marseille and Lyon played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 11 Marseille matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Marseille matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Marseille home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Marseille matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Marseille home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Lyon have won 7 of the last 9 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Lyon have won the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Lyon have won the last 3 matches in a row in the Ligue 1 and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Lyon have won the last 3 matches in a row in the Ligue 1 while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Lyon have won 7 of the last 9 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Marseille vs Lyon
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Amine Gouiri brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Marseille will start him against Lyon, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Endrick, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Marseille vs Lyon
Full-time result
Marseille claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Lyon won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. Lyon were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Marseille have not lost to Lyon in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Marseille scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Astonishingly, Lyon scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Lyon were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Marseille have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Lyon.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Marseille, who scored an average of 2.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Lyon, who managed to score 2.1 times in those matches. Marseille conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Lyon scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
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