- Date and Time: 04.10.2024, 20:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Orange Vélodrome, Marseille, France
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Marseille
Every country seems to have a club charaterized by unpredictable and chaotic decisions, and Olympique Marseille is one of them. The club appointed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach, a move that surprised many.
The Italian manager is known for preferring stable environments, which contrasts with the often tumultuous atmosphere at the French club.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 #OMSCO 👀🎯 pic.twitter.com/UkP45vpYon
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) October 2, 2024
Marseille also made some controversial moves in the transfer market. Mason Greenwood was signed for €25M, a decision that has stirred debate due to his controversial past. Adrien Rabiot also joined the club, a player known for his on-field talent but equally for the demands of his mother, Véronique, regarding his playing time.
On the pitch, Marseille seemed to be having a good season until last week, when Strasbourg became the first team to defeat Marseille (1-0). This came as a surprise given that De Zerbi’s team defeated Olympique Lyonnais (3-2) and Nice (2-0). The only team that had previously avoided defeat against Marseille was Reims, with a 2-2 draw.
𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁 made his first appearance in Olympien colours last night 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/28auAkYiHX
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) September 30, 2024
The match against Lyon was by far the most intense match, as Jonathan Rowe netted the winner in the 90+5th minute, only two minutes after Cherki’s equaliser. Leonardo Balerdi was eventually sent off after his second yellow card, leaving De Zerbi deprived of a pivotal centre-back for upcoming matches.
Angers
Unlike Marseille, Anger’s 2024/25 has few positives, as the club is the worst-performing team in Ligue 1. One month has passed since the beginning of the season, but Angers remains winless: two draws and four defeats in six games.
With just two points to their name, Angers sit two points behind their nearest competitor, Saint-Étienne, who have four points.
La préparation s’intensifie avant le déplacement à Marseille 💪 pic.twitter.com/t9QcUfowPD
— Angers SCO (@AngersSCO) October 2, 2024
Scoring does not seem to be a problem (they scored in every game across the last four matches), but they have conceded 13 goals in their six games, averaging over two goals per match.
Angers’ case is not isolated. Teams promoted to Ligie 1 often struggle and fail to avoid immediate relegation because they lack defensive solidity.
Angers has been bouncing between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 in recent years. The team wings it in Ligue 2 as their offensive power is often enough to guarantee victories. However, it doesn’t work in the top tier, where defensive organization is critical to survival.
Bet hereMarseille vs Angers Prediction
- Prediction: Marseille to win
- Odds: 1.18 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Marseille 4-0 Angers
Until now, Angers’ preformance remains a disaster and in the Vélodrome, few teams can strike against Marseille. The 1.185 betting odds are telling: expectations for an Angers masterclass are low, and they have yet to score more than one goal in any match this season.
Excluding the 1-0 defeat vs Strasbourg, Marseille is undefeated and will be eager to bounce back. Expectations are high for Mason Greenwood, who has become the team’s most influential forward.
Happy Birthday, 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🥳🌟
Marseille’s top scorer since the start of the season, our Olympien celebrates his 2️⃣3️⃣rd birthday today! 🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/hrXz5IHSBd
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) October 1, 2024
As a winger, he directs plays in the final third. Greenwood had a disappointing performance against Strasbourg, and will look to keep his star status by leading the team to victory against Angers.
Considering Angers’ porous defense, which has conceded 13 goals in six games, it’s hard to imagine them keeping Marseille at bay.
Marseille failed to score for the first time this season in their last outing, but it’s unlikely that Angers will replicate Strasbourg’s defensive performance. Therefore, our free football prediction suggests a comfortable Marseille win.
Marseille vs Angers Betting Tip
- Pick: Mason Greenwood to score
- Odds: 1.8 (22Bet)
Once it has been established that Marseille will be leading the game, Mason Greenwood becomes the first choice as the attacking leader. Recruits like Adrien Rabiot and Neal Maupay haven’t quite settled, which opens the way for Greenwood to become the dribbler of the night.
🔹Mason Greenwood 🏴 💥#TeamOM 🔵⚪ 📸 @OM_Officiel pic.twitter.com/RkkM7Bvqgc
— GP013 (@Gp_013) October 3, 2024
Ligue 1 tends to favour individual talents, especially when it comes to wingers. This is how Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué built their fame in the French championship.
Greenwood fits into this mold perfectly – his speed, dribbling ability, and flair for finding the back of the net make him an ideal player for this type of match.
Greenwood’s opponents are more than afraid to confront him on the 1v1, which gives him the upper hand when on the ball. It’s an immense psychological advantage, potentially decisive given that French football allows plenty of counter-attacks for speedy attackers.
WIN!! ❤️ FOOTBALL ⚽️ @OM_Officiel pic.twitter.com/w2IO3AFluy
— Mason Greenwood (@masongeenwood) September 22, 2024
Backing Greenwood to score in this game is a solid betting choice, as he will likely have several opportunities to make an impact.
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