PSG vs Marseille prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 8 January 2026
The 2025 French Super Cup clash is set for Thursday at the "International Stadium" in Kuwait, where reigning Ligue 1 champions PSG will battle last season’s runners-up Marseille for the trophy. Here’s a betting tip for the outcome of this showdown, offering strong odds for success.
Match preview
The Parisians approach this fixture not in peak form, alternating between confident wins and nervy finishes. Recent matches against Metz and Paris FC showed that Luis Enrique’s side is still regaining rhythm after the winter break, though they’ve surely placed special emphasis on Super Cup preparations. The return of Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia should bolster both defense and attack.
It’s worth noting PSG are dealing with squad absences: Safonov is still recovering from injury, while Hakimi and Mbaye are away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nevertheless, the Parisian lineup remains star-studded, and their motivation to claim the first trophy of the year is sky-high. The club has already won the Super Cup three times in a row and boasts an excellent record in these matches.
Marseille missed another chance to close the gap on PSG in the table, suffering a shocking 0-2 home defeat to Nantes. Despite overall consistency in the league, Roberto De Zerbi’s side still struggles to collect points in key moments. The Super Cup offers a chance to reset the year, but the level of opposition will be much higher than in their last outing.
The Provençals have nearly a full-strength squad—apart from Aguerd, who remains on Africa Cup of Nations duty, all key players are available. Aubameyang is back in action, and suspensions for Nadir and Vermeeren do not apply to this match. Still, the head-to-head history and recent form firmly cast Marseille as the underdog.
Probable lineups
- PSG: Chevalier, Pacho, Marquinhos, Mendes, Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz, Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Dembélé
- Marseille: Rulli, Pavard, Egan-Riley, Medina, Weah, O’Riley, Nadir, Emerson, Greenwood, Paixão, Aubameyang
Match facts and head-to-head
- PSG have won seven of the last ten matches against Marseille.
- In five of the last six meetings, only one team has found the net.
- PSG have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three French Super Cup victories.
Prediction
PSG enter the match with slight nerves but a well-prepared squad and their leaders in top fighting shape. Considering their habit of lifting trophies in January and their dominance over Marseille in recent encounters, backing PSG to win looks like a smart bet.
