The Ligue 1 campaign is back underway following their winter break as every single club in the top flight attempts to get 2024 off to a great start. There’s still a whole lot to play for at both ends of the table and given what we know about this division, we should expect the unexpected. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun clash between Marseille and Strasbourg.
Marseille Form GuideThey may have fallen away in the title race last season, but Marseille still serve as one of the biggest clubs in French football. They have a tremendous fanbase, they have an exciting squad full of real potential, and they come across as a team with ambition. Alas, all of that will be left redundant unless they can make everything click behind the scenes - and with their management.
Following wins over Lyon and Lorient, Marseille were stunned in a 1-0 loss away to Brighton. They went on to beat Clermont, draw 1-1 with Montpellier, and defeat Thionville Lusitanos in the cup - although they only managed a 1-0 scoreline.
Strasbourg Form GuideStrasbourg, in the eyes of romantic football historians, hold a special place in the annals of the French game. However, after barely avoiding relegation last season, there’s a lot of pressure on them to perform. They have a nice blend of veterans and young talent and if the first few months are anything to go by, they’ve found a solid enough structure to work with in the months ahead.
After losing to Reims and being held to a point by Brest, Strasbourg dusted themselves off and went on quite the run. They rattled off wins over Le Havre, Lorient and Lille, and then in the ninth round of the cup, they dismantled Avoine OCC 4-0.
Match PredictionMarseille are a really fun team to watch when they get going and the same can be said for Strasbourg, with both sides being in good form right now. We expect them to come together and make a really fun clash of styles, with the end result being over 2.5 goals scored.