Fresh from their first defeat of the season, Marseille will be targeting a swift return to winning ways as they host Angers on Friday in the French Ligue 1. Angers are riding the bottom of the standings and should be no match for their hosts, who are expected to secure the win.
Marseille have finally been beaten in Ligue 1 as they head into Friday’s clash off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Strasbourg. Roberto De Zerbi’s men saw plenty of possession but failed to convert their chances.
Having lost ground to PSG on the table, Marseille will be keen to get things back on track. They had won four of their previous five matches and claimed a 2-0 victory over Nice in their previous home fixture.
While Marseille are looking to get things back on track, Angers are yet to get going this season. They are currently wallowing at the bottom of the table having failed to win any of their six matches so far.
Angers have suffered some heavy defeats this season with a 4-1 home loss to Nice among their results. Alexandre Dujeux’s men were also beaten 3-1 by Reims in their previous Ligue 1 fixture.
How the bookies view it: Comfortable win for Marseille
Marseille have been installed as overwhelming favourites with a home win priced at 2/9 by Betfred. An unlikely victory for Angers is valued at 12/1 while a draw is set at odds of 11/2 by Betfred.
Head to head: Marseille always superior
Marseille have an 8-3 advantage with 10 draws from 21 previous matches against Angers. Marseille have won the last three meetings and claimed a 3-1 victory in the most recent clash at Orange Velodrome back in 2023.
Players to watch: Greenwood to find range
Mason Greenwood has been on a mini goal drought in recent weeks but remains the leading scorer for Marseille with five goals. The forward is often lively and could be backed to rediscover his scoring touch at 9/10 with Betfred.
With Angers not particularly convincing in attack, Marseille will be targeting a shutout on Friday. They kept a clean sheet in their previous home fixture and a repeat is priced at 4/5 by Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Ismael Kone and Quentin Merlin are among Marseille’s injury list and should miss Friday’s clash. Leonardo Balerdi could be set to return after serving a suspension at Strasbourg while Neal Maupay could be given the nod to lead the line.
Angers will also be without a few players with Sidiki Cherif and Joseph Lopy currently sidelined. Esteban Lepaul should lead the line once again, with Jordan Lefort expected to feature in defence.
Marseille: Rulli, Murillo, Brassier, Cornelius, Balerdi, Kondogbia, Hojbjerg, Greenwood, Harit, Henrique, Maupay
Angers: Fofana, Hanin, Lefort, Biumla, Arcus, Belkebla, Aholou, Allevinah, Abdelli, Ferhat, Lepaul
Anything else catch the eye?
Marseille won to nil in their previous home fixture and could be set for a similar outcome at 9/10 with Betfred. Given their attacking quality, a -2 handicap could be considered at 8/5 with Betfred.
With Marseille expected to be dominant on Friday, they could be backed to win both halves at 13/10 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Angers will be played on Oct 4, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Marseille vs Angers prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
