Marseille vs Paris FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Ligue 1

Marseille vs Paris FC Preview

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
• Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France

Matchday two of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season will include Olympique de Marseille welcoming Paris FC at the iconic Orange Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday afternoon. Marseille lost to Rennes on the first matchday and is currently in the 13th position. Paris FC also suffered a defeat on the opening day, falling short against Angers. The Marseille vs Paris FC promises to be an exciting spectacle for the fans, with both clubs desperate to open their account in the points table.

Olympique de Marseille participated in six pre-season club friendlies, winning three and drawing three. Roberto De Zerbi will feel a little unfortunate to have ended matchday one with zero points. His side amassed 24 shots with total expected goals of 1.79 and still couldn't find the back of the net. Last campaign, Marseille finished second in the table and showed excellence in patches. This time around, fans will ask for more consistency from the coaching staff as well as the players.

Paris FC have been the story of the summer. The club gained promotion back to the top tier of French football. Ligue 1 after 48 years. The commencement of the fairytale was not according to plan, losing 1-0 to Angers. However, the supporters will be modest about the expectations. It will not be easy to co-exist in the same city and vicinity with the European champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Nonetheless, the main objective will be to ensure survival and continue the journey in the Ligue 1. From there on, the management will look to work towards slowly improving the squad and reaching better heights.

Marseille Team News

Igor Paixao suffered a muscle injury on August 1. His return is still weeks away, and he will not be a part of the matchday two squad against Paris FC. Roberto De Zerbi might go in with the same lineup that delivered a good display against Rennes.

Paris FC Team News

Paris FC does not have any injuries or suspension issues to report from its camp ahead of matchday two. The team is coached by French coach Stephane Gilli. He is expected to go in with his preferred 4-4-2 formation.

Marseille vs Paris FC Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the Marseille vs Paris FC Predicted Lineups:

Marseille Predicted Lineup (3-2-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Rulli

Defenders: Egan-Riley, Balerdi, Kondogbia

Midfielders: Hojbjerg, Gomes, Greenwood, Rabiot, Rowe, Murillo

Forwards: Gouiri

Paris FC Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Nkambadio

Defenders: Chergui, Mbow, Kolodziejczak, Sangui

Midfielders: Kebbal, Doucet, Lopez, Simon

Forwards: Krasso, Hamel

Marseille vs Paris FC H2H Record

This will be the first ever match between Marseille and Paris FC. Both clubs will be eager to make a mark on this fixture for the successive games to come.

Key Players to Watch in Marseille vs Paris FC

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

For Marseille, the most crucial player in attack will be Mason Greenwood. The Englishman had an impressive first season in Ligue 1 with Marseille, scoring 21 goals and delivering five assists. He is expected to start as the right winger in De Zerbi's playing XI. The 23-year-old has lethal pace, ball striking ability, and dribbling prowess. Greenwood will be hungry to open his account for the season against Paris FC.

Adrien Rabiot (Marseille)

Adrien Rabiot will also be expected to come good for Marseille against Paris FC. Rabiot is an experienced player in Ligue 1 football and is always a reliable player for his respective coaches. His profile is highlighted by ball carrying, the ability to make late runs into the box, strength in duels, and also his leadership on the pitch. Adrien Rabiot ranks in the top 90th percentile when it comes to the number of touches and defensive actions.

Marseille vs Paris FC Prediction

Both clubs will be desperate to bounce back from their respective defeats on matchday one. However, the hosts excel in terms of individual and collective quality as compared to Paris FC. A win for Marseille is the most likely outcome on the cards.

Here is a detailed look at the Marseille vs Paris FC Prediction

Predicted Score: Marseille 3-1 Paris FC

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