Marseille vs PSG prediction 20.09.2026 | Ligue 1
Marseille
Kick off:
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PSG
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7.50
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5.49
2
1.43
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- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 20/09/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Stade Velodrome
French football's fiercest rivalry takes centre stage on Sunday evening as Marseille face Paris Saint-Germain.
Marseille's early-season crisis deepened with a heavy defeat at Besiktas on Thursday, while PSG arrive at Stade Velodrome after recording back-to-back victories.
With the hosts in such poor form, PSG will be confident of claiming bragging rights in Le Classique.
Marseille vs PSG Head to Head (H2H) stats
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PSG
5 : 0
Marseille
Ligue 1
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PSG
4 : 1
Marseille
Super Cup
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Marseille
1 : 0
PSG
Ligue 1
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PSG
3 : 1
Marseille
Ligue 1
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Marseille
0 : 3
PSG
Ligue 1
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Marseille
0 : 2
PSG
Ligue 1
Marseille and PSG have met on 15 occasions in competitive fixtures since 2020. PSG won ten of those matches, while Marseille claimed only three victories. Two matches finished level.
PSG claimed a record 5:0 victory in the most recent meeting at Parc des Princes in February.
The Parisians have enjoyed the better of recent meetings, winning four of the last six competitive encounters.
Marseille team overview
Marseille return to domestic action after suffering a painful 4:1 defeat against Besiktas in the Europa League Thursday.
Keyliane Abdallah brought OM level before half-time, but Bruno Genesio's side collapsed after the interval with goals from Václav Černý, Amir Murillo and Ernest Poku securing an impressive victory for the Turkish side.
Thursday’s dismal defeat extended Marseille's losing run to four matches. The hosts also suffered league defeats against Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes after opening the campaign with a 4:0 victory against Strasbourg.
Defensive mistakes and poor finishing have become recurring problems. Marseille conceded ten goals in their four defeats while scoring just three goals.
Past encounters against PSG offer little encouragement for the out-of-form French giants. Marseille conceded 22 goals while losing seven of their last encounters against the Ligue 1 champions.
Genesio is likely to make changes to his side following Thursday's draining trip to Istanbul. Emerson, Igor Paixao, Nayef Aguerd and Amine Gouiri are among those likely to earn recalls to the first XI.
Tochukwu Nnadi is the only confirmed injury absentee for the home side.
Last matches of Marseille
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Besiktas
4 : 1
Marseille
Europa League
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Rennes
1 : 0
Marseille
Ligue 1
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Marseille
2 : 3
Paris FC
Ligue 1
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Monaco
2 : 0
Marseille
Ligue 1
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Marseille
4 : 0
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
Marseille lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jeffrey de Lange
Defenders
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22
Timothy Weah
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4
CJ Egan-Riley
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21
Nayef Aguerd
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33
Emerson
Midfielders
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8
Himad Abdelli
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23
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
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77
Amine Harit
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7
Angel Gomes
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14
Igor Paixao
Forwards
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9
Amine Gouiri
PSG team overview
PSG make the journey south after securing their first league victory of the season with a 1:0 success at Brest last Sunday.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal as Luis Enrique's men followed their emphatic 6:1 Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava with a much-needed Ligue 1 success.
The defending champions had collected only two points from their opening three league fixtures, drawing with Rennes and Lille before losing at home to Monaco.
Despite that slow domestic start, PSG will be confident of claiming a third successive victory this weekend. The Ligue 1 champions picked up wins in three of their last four visits to CEPAC Vélodrome.
Luis Enrique has just one injury worry this weekend. Achraf Hakimi is doubtful after suffering a minor thigh strain at Brest.
Spanish World Cup winner Ferran Torres should continue in attack after scoring six goals in his first five appearances for the club.
Last matches of PSG
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Brest
0 : 1
PSG
Ligue 1
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PSG
6 : 1
Slovan Bratislava
Champions League
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PSG
1 : 2
Monaco
Ligue 1
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Lille
2 : 2
PSG
Ligue 1
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Rennes
2 : 2
PSG
Ligue 1
PSG lineup
Goalkeeper
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39
Matvey Safonov
Defenders
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33
Warren Zaire-Emery
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5
Marquinhos
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51
Willian Pacho
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25
Nuno Mendes
Midfielders
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87
Joao Neves
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17
Vitinha
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8
Fabian Ruiz
Forwards
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10
Ousmane Dembele
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9
Ferran Torres
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7
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Prediction
Marseille are under serious pressure after four consecutive defeats and another defensive collapse in Istanbul.
PSG have not been at their best this season, but their recent wins against Slovan Bratislava and Brest suggest that Luis Enrique's side are finding form.
PSG to win and over 2.5 goals is my best bet on Sunday.
Four Reasons Why We Expect PSG to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
- Marseille lost their last 4 matches
- Marseille lost 7 of their last 8 matches against PSG
- Marseille have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 12 matches
- PSG have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches
Main prediction Marseille - PSG
Away/Over 2.5
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.71
Marseille vs PSG standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 13 |
| 2 | LOSC Lille | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 10 |
| 3 | Rennes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Paris | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 8 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 8 |
| 6 | Strasbourg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 - 8 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 | Brest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Lorient | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 | Lens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Troyes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 4 |
| 13 | Olympique Marseille | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 3 |
| 16 | Le Havre | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 17 | Toulouse | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 2 |
| 18 | Nice | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 2 |