Lyon are still attempting to find some traction for their season as they host Marseille in a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday. Marseille have looked solid so far and should have the upper hand over their out of sorts hosts.
It has been an unconvincing start to the season for Lyon, who have picked up just one win from their opening four matches. Pierre Sage's men began with back-to-back defeats and are still trying to find their rhythm.
One of the problems for Lyon is that some of their key players have looked off colour so far with the likes of Alexandre Lacazette and Said Benrahma still struggling. They head into Sunday’s clash off the back of a 0-0 draw with Lens in their previous fixture.
In contrast to Lyon’s struggles, Marseille are enjoying a fine start to the season. Roberto De Zerbi’s men are keeping close tabs on champions PSG and are only two points off the pace.
Driven by an impressive attack, Marseille are still unbeaten this season, claiming three wins and a draw from their four matches so far. They earned a 2-0 victory over Nice in their previous Ligue 1 fixture with Neil Maupay and Luis Henrique getting the goals.
How the bookies view it: Odds favour Marseille
Marseille have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 23/20 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Lyon is valued at 21/10 while a draw is set at odds of 11/4 with Betfred.
Recent head to head: Marseille have the edge
Marseille have the upper hand in recent meetings with Lyon having claimed three wins from the last four matches. However, Lyon picked up a 1-0 victory in the last meeting at Groupama Stadium back in February.
Players to watch: Greenwood to continue fine form
Mason Greenwood had a rare blank outing against Nice but remains the biggest attacking threat for Marseille. The forward has five Ligue 1 goals this season and is priced at 7/5 by Betfred to find the net.
Lacazette has looked off colour for Lyon this season but could still be worth keeping an eye on given his record in this fixture. The striker has scored in two of the last three meetings with Marseille and is priced at 2/1 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Lyon have no injuries and suspensions and can pick from a fully fit squad on Sunday. Lacazette and Gift Orban should partner in attack while Benrahma could return to the team having sat out the draw at Lens.
Derek Cornelius is suspended for Marseille after being shown a red card last time out. Bamo Meite is likely to come in at centre-back while Maupay should continue in attack after scoring on his first start.
Lyon: Perri, Mata, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Abner, Matic, Toliso, Caqueret, Benrahma, Orban, Lacazette
Marseille: Rulli, Murillo, Brassier, Meite, Rongier, Kondogbia, Hojbjerg, Luis Henrique, Harit, Greenwood, Maupay
Anything else catch the eye?
Lyon and Marseille have some quality in attack and could be set to produce over 3.5 goals at 13/8 with Betfred. Sunday’s clash is likely to open up after the break so the second half could be tipped to produce more goals at 21/20 with Betfred.
Marseille have opened the scoring in three of the last four meetings and could be set for a similar pattern at 4/5 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Marseille will be played on Sep 22, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Lyon vs Marseille prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
