Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille
Ligue 1 this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 3 | 29 | 52 | 16 | |
| 18 | 29 | 15 | -45 |
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Adrien Rabiot to start as Marseille make trip to Montpellier.
After a rocky start to the season, Montpellier hope to turn the tide against a Marseille side eager to reclaim their winning momentum, setting the stage for a captivating clash at Stade Vélodrome on Sunday evening.
Montpellier
Montpellier will face Marseille at home right after the international break. They enter the match following a 4-2 loss to Reims, which marked their second consecutive defeat and left them in 17th place at the bottom of the table.
This challenging form suggests Montpellier might struggle, as they are winless in their last 10 Ligue 1 encounters with Marseille, posting a record of 0 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. With only four points so far this season, they aim to defy expectations and secure their second win of the campaign.
An unlikely victory would mark their first consecutive home wins in the top flight since March 2023. Adams is expected to lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation, though Issiaga Sylla is doubtful, and three players, including Théo Sainte-Luce, have been ruled out.
On the brighter side, Joris Chotard returns from a calf injury that sidelined him for over a month, offering a potential boost for the team. Axel Guéguin is also back in action after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.
Olympique Marseille
Olympique Marseille are without a win in two games, following a 1-1 draw against Angers right before the international break. Despite the draw, the visitors managed to hold on to 3rd place, having accumulated 14 points in total.
Roberto De Zerbi is now aiming to guide his side to their fifth win of the season, despite a recent dip in form. Before going winless in the last two games, the visitors had a strong start by winning four of their first five matches this season.
The team has been inconsistent away from home, losing six of their 12 away games in Ligue 1 in 2024. De Zerbi may opt for a 4—2—3—1 formation, featuring Elye Wahi in attack.
The recent addition, Adrien Rabiot, will make his first start for Marseille against Montpellier. "He worked very well over the international break, and he will start on Sunday," De Zerbi stated, expressing his satisfaction with Rabiot's efforts.
However, OM will be without Neal Maupay, who received a red card in the match against Angers.
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