Marseille vs Lyon Prediction

🔊 In what condition are the teams approaching the derby? As part of the 20th round of Ligue 1, a match between Marseille and Lyon will take place. The battle of the two Olympiques promises viewers a heated 90 minutes filled with struggle and bright moments. However, it will be quite challenging for the Lyon "lions" to win after six matches without a victory, especially since they have to play at the "Velodrome." In our prediction, our editorial team shared what can be expected from this encounter.

📊 H2H

Currently, the teams are tied in head-to-head meetings: in the last ten encounters, Marseille and Lyon have each won four times. Moreover, in five of the last seven derbies held at the "Velodrome," the clubs scored at least three goals combined. So, for this match, you might consider a Total goals over 2.5 bet.

Ⓜ Marseille

Marseille has recently seemed to lose confidence and is now afraid to act aggressively. Following their exit from the Coupe de France, they lost points in two consecutive Ligue 1 matches, which significantly distanced Olympique from the coveted first place. After a draw with Strasbourg (1:1) and a defeat by Nice (0:2), De Zerbi's team is trailing PSG by ten points, and their closest competitors are ready to push Marseille from the second spot.

Regarding the team's lineup, no major changes are expected yet. Midfielders Kondogbia and Carboni, as well as forward Mumbanya, are currently on the injured list. The participation of another midfielder Harit in the next match remains questionable.

⚪ Lyon

Lyon has significantly slowed down recently; the results of the first month of 2025 can be considered quite disappointing. This period included an exit from the Coupe de France and a drop to eighth place in the Ligue 1 standings. In fact, in the last three rounds, Olympique has only earned two points, further confirming their poor form.

However, the Lyon "lions" lineup looks very competitive. Everyone, except for the young forward Fofana, is ready for the upcoming matches and can help the team get out of their crisis.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

The derby status obliges teams to give their all. Even those Lyon players who have not performed well in attack should shine here and now. Overall, both clubs have impressive statistics: Marseille has scored 40 goals in 19 rounds, while Lyon has scored 30. Here, our editorial team suggests betting on Both teams to score: yes.

🚩 Corner Prediction

The statistics suggest that this match might see many corner kicks. The average number of corners in Marseille's matches is ten, while for Lyon it is 9.9. In the last two encounters between these teams at the "Velodrome," there were no fewer than ten corners recorded. Therefore, our editorial team advises betting on Total corners over 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Lyon clearly failed last month, but Marseille did not perform perfectly either. So, the "lions" will have every chance to challenge Marseille Olympique despite the pressure from tens of thousands of opposing fans. We predict that this encounter will end in a 2:2 draw.

The main asset for both teams in the 2024/25 season is their attack. Their defense is not very strong, conceding more than a goal per game on average. However, they consistently score: for Marseille, Greenwood stands out with 12 goals, while Lyon's goals are fairly evenly distributed among several attacking players. In this derby, we have every reason to expect that the bet on Both teams to score: yes will come through.