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Montpellier will invite Marseille to the Stade de la Mosson in Ligue 1 on Sunday. The hosts have one win to their name and are in 17th place with four points. Les Phocéens have fared much better with four wins in seven games and are in third place with 14 points.
La Paillade met Reims before the international break and fell to a 4-2 away loss. Arnaud Nordin bagged a brace in that loss, scoring one goal in either half. It was their fifth defeat of the season and fourth consecutive one in their travels.
The visitors are winless in their last two league outings with a loss and a draw. They suffered their first loss of the league campaign last month and bounced back with a 1-1 draw against Angers in their previous outing. Jonathan Rowe came on as a substitute after the break and scored in the 51st minute.
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Montpellier vs Marseille Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 85 times in all competitions. The visitors have been the better side in these meetings with 40 wins. La Paillade have 22 wins and 23 games have ended in draws.
- Les Phocéens are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings against the hosts and registered a 4-1 home win in Ligue 1 in February.
- The visitors have suffered just one loss in Ligue 1 this term, with that loss coming in their away meeting against Strasbourg last month.
- Montpellier have the worst defensive record in Ligue 1 this season, conceding 21 goals in seven games.
- Marseille are unbeaten in their last 10 Ligue 1 meetings against La Paillade, recording six wins.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last four away meetings against the hosts, scoring nine goals in these games.
Montpellier vs Marseille Prediction
La Paillade have lost five of their last six league outings, conceding 20 goals, and will look to improve upon that record. They have won just one of their last 15 games in this fixture while suffering eight losses.
Christopher Jullien, Kiki Kouyaté, Khalil Fayad, Mousa Tamari, Théo Sainte-Luce, Glenn Ngosso, Othmane Maamma, and Yanis Issoufou are nursing injuries. Modibo Sagnan will serve a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Les Phocéens are winless in their last two league games, conceding one goal apiece. They have won four of their last five away games in Ligue 1, scoring 13 goals, and will look to continue their goalscoring form here.
Roberto De Zerbi won't be able to call on the services of Faris Moumbagna, Ruben Blanco, Quentin Merlin, and Valentin Carboni due to injuries. Ismaël Koné and Bamo Meïté are back in training while Lilian Brassier is a doubt. Neal Maupay will serve a suspension after being red-carded earlier this month.
La Paillade have endured a poor run of form this season, suffering five losses while recording just one win. Considering the visitors' better record in this fixture, and better goalscoring form this season, Les Phocéens should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Montpellier 1-2 Marseille
Montpellier vs Marseille Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Marseille to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Mason Greenwood to score or assist any time - Yes
