The Matchday 6 clash in Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and Marseille will take place on September 26 at the La Meinau Stadium. Strasbourg vs. Marseille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
The Alsatians are among the top four teams in the championship, having accumulated 12 points from the first five rounds. However, due to a weaker goal difference, Strasbourg is placed fourth in the table. Last week, the club defeated Paris, marking their fourth victory in the last five Ligue 1 matches under Liam Rosenior. Additionally, Strasbourg's uncompromising streak in the championship has reached nine games (6 wins, 3 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Strasbourg's last 8 home matches in Ligue 1.
- The club's scoring streak in this tournament lasts 9 games.
- Strasbourg has won with a handicap (+1.5) in the last 26 matches in the French championship.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (4-4-2)
Mike Penders – Ghemisongi Ouattara, Mamadou Sarr, Ismael Doukoure, Ben Chilwell – Samir El Mourabet, Martial Godo, Diego Moreira, Valentin Barco – Joaquin Panichelli, Kendry Paez.
The suspension of key defender Lucas Hoyos has ended, while midfielder Rabbi Njingula is still serving his ban.
Marseille
Roberto De Zerbi's side had a tough start to the current season but are gradually catching up with the leaders. Last Monday, Marseille secured their second consecutive Ligue 1 victory, winning a crucial battle against PSG. This success improved their standing, moving them to sixth place in the table. Notably, the club has performed well defensively, conceding only four goals in the championship, with only Lyon conceding fewer (3).
- The club's uncompromising streak in Ligue 1 totals 7 encounters (5 wins, 2 losses).
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 11 of Marseille's last 14 matches in the championship.
- The team has conceded in 13 of their last 15 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Marseille (3-4-3)
Geronimo Rulli – Leonardo Balerdi, Benjamin Pavard, Nayef Aguerd – Emerson Palmieri, Matt O'Riley, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Timothy Weah – Mason Greenwood, Igor Paixao, Amine Gouiri.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi will not be able to manage the team from the sidelines due to suspension.
Referee
Jeremy Pignard (France)
Matches – 20 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 87;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 20%.
Strasbourg vs. Marseille: Match Prediction
Strasbourg continues its rise as a major force in French football. In the first five rounds of the current Ligue 1 season, the Alsatians suffered only one defeat, with four of these five games resulting in victories. Overall, the team has not lost in 16 of their last 19 matches in this tournament (13 wins, 3 draws). Furthermore, Strasbourg is particularly resilient at home, evidenced by the fact that Liam Rosenior's side has earned at least one point in 12 of their last 13 home matches in Ligue 1 (9 wins, 3 draws).
Marseille is considered the favorite for Friday's encounter by many, but their away results are worth noting. The club has not earned any points in both away matches of the current championship, and overall, Roberto De Zerbi's side has lost 6 of their last 8 away games in this tournament. Additionally, Marseille has failed to defeat Strasbourg in their last six Ligue 1 meetings (5 draws, 1 loss).
Everything points to the hosts putting up a fight against Marseille and at least not losing. Prediction – Strasbourg win or draw
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
