2 Olympique Marseille vs 2 Reims
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| Bet | Olympique Marseille |
| Stake | 1.5 unit |
| Odds | 1.45 |
| Bookmaker | 1xbet |
'We need a lot of courage,' Elsner says ahead of Marseille clash.
This Sunday, Stade Velodrome will buzz with excitement as Olympique Marseille, riding high after a dominant opening victory, host a determined Stade de Reims in a gripping Ligue 1 showdown.
Olympique Marseille
This Sunday, Stade Velodrome is set to come alive as Olympique de Marseille hosts Stade de Reims in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 encounter. Marseille are riding high after a dominant 5-1 victory against Brest in their opening match, a result that has already positioned them as early leaders in the league.
Under the guidance of new manager Roberto De Zerbi, the team looks to build on this momentum as title contenders. The atmosphere at the Velodrome is expected to be electric, especially with the club breaking its record for season ticket holders, reaching 49,000 for the 2024–2025 campaign.
The Phocéens are determined to secure successive Ligue 1 victories in a bid to keep their place at the top of the table. Having won four of their last five games against Reims in Ligue 1, De Zerbi will surely have three points across his chest.
A 4—2—3—1 formation with Elye Wahi in attack is anticipated. Following his arrival after a loan spell from Getafe, 22-year-old Mason Greenwood is already a key figure in Marseille's attack, bagging a brace on his Ligue 1 debut in the 5-1 win over Brest. He will be looking to increase his tally on Match Day 2 when Marseille welcomes Reims.
Meanwhile, Lilian Brassier rejoins the squad after a suspension that saw him miss out against his former side, Brest. In other-related news, Brazilian winger Luis Henrique (22) renewed his contract with Marseille and is now tied with Les Phocéens with a contract set to expire in 2028.
Reims
Ten-man Reims suffered a 2-0 loss to Lille last weekend, having played the entire second half with a numerical deficit following Amadou Koné’s sending-off in the 15th minute. Coach Luka Elsner’s side will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling behind in the standings after the opening-day defeat.
Their last encounter with Marseille, in May, ended in a surprise 1-0 victory for Reims, a result that crushed Marseille’s hopes of securing European qualification. Now, Reims are looking to pick up back-to-back victories against Marseille when they make the trip to the Stade Velodrome.
“Olympique Marseille? They are an extremely interesting team, well-composed, and have clear ideas about what they want to achieve. We will need a lot of courage and generosity to prevent them from developing their plan,” Luka Elsner said in a pre-match press conference.
The 42-year-old could appear with a 4—3—3 formation, having Oumar Diakité at the centre of attack. Japanese duo Keito Nakamura and Junya Ito are poised to team up with Diakité in attack. Amadou Koné is suspended for the weekend’s clash following a red card last time out.
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