Marseille have lost four matches in a row — will PSG strike another blow against their crisis-hit opponents? Marseille vs PSG prediction
The fifth-round Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and PSG will take place on September 20 at the Vélodrome. The hosts have lost their last three league matches and slipped to 13th place, while the Parisians are trying to return to the battle for the top spots after a difficult start.
Marseille: four straight defeats in all competitions
Bruno Génésio’s side made a flying start to the championship with a 4-0 win over Strasbourg, but then lost to Monaco, Paris and Rennes. Things got even worse in midweek, as Marseille suffered a 4-1 defeat to Beşiktaş in the Europa League.
Over their last four matches, the Provençal side have conceded ten goals. Their main attacking threat remains Amine Gouiri, who has already scored four goals in Ligue 1.
PSG: two wins after a difficult spell
Luis Enrique’s side unexpectedly dropped a lot of points at the start of the championship, drawing with Rennes and Lille before suffering a 2-1 defeat to Monaco. In the last round, the Parisians finally returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over Brest.
Before that, PSG had thrashed Slovan 6-1 in the Champions League, so their attacking form is gradually returning. The main concern from a squad perspective could be the absence of Achraf Hakimi, who picked up a thigh injury.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Marseille have lost their last four competitive matches.
- PSG have won seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings.
- Last season, Marseille managed to beat PSG 1-0 at home, but then suffered a 5-0 defeat in Paris.
The Vélodrome faces another test: Marseille vs PSG prediction
Marseille are currently allowing opponents to create chances far too easily, while four consecutive defeats have only intensified the pressure. Against one of the most dangerous attacks in the league, such problems could prove especially costly.
PSG have not made a perfect start to the season either, but their two latest victories should provide a confidence boost. If the Parisians perform at their usual level, the hosts will have little chance of holding on to a positive result.
