Marseille vs Angers prediction and betting tips on October 4, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 4, 2024, Marseille will host Angers in the 7th round of Ligue 1. Marseille, facing an admittedly weak opponent, is expected to secure a confident win under the leadership of De Zerbi.
Marseille vs Angers: Key Stats and Trends
- Marseille has won 7 of their last 10 matches.
- Angers has failed to win any of their last 10 matches.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 1-1 (this result occurred four times).
- Marseille has scored in their last 8 games.
- Angers has conceded in each of their last 11 matches.
- Marseille wins the first half in 44% of their games, while Angers manages to do so in 27%.
Prediction for Marseille vs Angers
Marseille is an ambitious but often turbulent club, with fans playing a significant role in the team’s dynamics, occasionally causing disruptions. Last season, the fans' pressure led to the departure of coach Marcelino, and the team eventually missed out on European competition after a close battle with Lens for seventh place (50 vs. 51 points).
Angers, after an eight-year stay in Ligue 1, was relegated to Ligue 2 in 2023 but made an immediate return, finishing second in the second tier. During the summer, coach Alexandre Dujeux strengthened the squad with players like Ahoulou and Ekome, though most of these additions were relatively unknown.
In contrast, Marseille appointed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach, after his prolonged attempt to join a major club following his time at Brighton. Marseille's squad also saw significant reinforcements, including signings like Gerónimo Rulli, Neal Maupay, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Mason Greenwood, while Adrien Rabiot also joined despite interest from top clubs. However, the club sold key players like Sarr, Veretout, Clauss, and Aubameyang, and let go of others like Gigot, Amavi, and Pau López.
Marseille made a strong start to the season, dropping points only against Reims in a 2-2 draw. They secured convincing wins against Brest (5-1 away at a Champions League participant), Toulouse, Nice, and Lyon. However, they stumbled in their last game, losing 0-1 to Strasbourg. Angers, on the other hand, started with three consecutive losses before managing draws against Strasbourg and Nantes. In their last match, they suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Reims.
Marseille vs Angers: Probable Lineups
- Marseille: Rulli – Brassier, Kondogbia, Balerdi, Murillo – Koné, Højbjerg, Luis Henrique, Harit, Greenwood – Wahi
- Angers: Fofana – Anen, Lefort, Bienla, Arcus – Belkebla, Ahoulou, Abdelli, El-Melali, Allevinah – Dieng
Head-to-Head
In the last five head-to-head encounters, Marseille has only allowed Angers to claim a draw once.
Free Prediction for Marseille vs Angers
Given the form of the ambitious hosts, it's hard to imagine them slipping up again. We back Marseille to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.64).