Marseille last 5 matches: 

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Lyon last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Ligue 1 table positions: Marseille - 5, Lyon - 4

Derby match on Sunday in the French Ligue 1 as title chasers Marseille and Lyon go head to head in a bid to lessen the handicap from the leader.

Olympique Marseille has displayed a great form in past matches, managing an impressive 8 game winning streak that makes them favorites in the odds.

They are just one point bellow their current adversaries, Lyon, but no less than 9 separate them from current leaders and trophy favorites PSG.

Lyon is in fine form as well with no less than six victories in their last seven matches played but their defeat away to Montpellier two weeks ago had a great impact on their chances of catching up with PSG.

Already a victory to their name this week as they went past Lorient in the Coupe de La Ligue in extra time but it will be interesting to seen how Lyon will perform away once again especially with the pressure of this derby.

My pick: Marseille to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Rennes  last 5 matches: 

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Marseille last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Ligue 1 table positions: Rennes - 5, Marseille - 6

Round 21 of the French Ligue 1 with the last match of the week taking place Sunday night as Stade Rennes welcomes a direct rival Olympique Marseille.

Rennes is currently on the 5th spot of the Ligue 1 table with a total of 35 points, just one bellow third in line Lille and the same amounts as forth Lyon but with an inferior goal ratio.

A great form showed by them in latest matches with four straight victories including the narrow qualification in Coupe de France last week. Great room for advancing but very close to it’s followers, it’s clear any result can bring dramatic changes at the top of the board.

Olympique Marseille sits just one point and one spot behind their current rivals so they share the same hopes ant threats as their opponents do.

Great form for them as well with a six game winning streak leading to an anticipated fixture that can go either way. It will be interesting to see how these two teams with great defensive force and reputable attack will perform head to head.

My pick: Rennes to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Marseille last 5 matches: 

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Bordeaux last 5 matches: 

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Ligue 1 table positions: Marseille - 7, Bordeaux - 12

A very interesting fixture in French Ligue 1 on Saturday as Olympique Marseille host Bordeaux in the last match of the day.

Marseille experiencing a rise in form in latest matches, managing to win their past 3 fixtures including their Champions League match this week against Borussia Dortmund that granted them access in the next phase of the competition.

Fine form for them in home matches as well with 4 victories in their past 5 games played in all competitions but with a total of just 24 points in the table they are far from the top teams with little room to advance even if they win this one.

Bordeaux on the other hand is on a disappointing 12th spot of the table with a total of just 19 points in all 16 games played and a negative goal balance.

They managed to win their past two Ligue 1 matches but against rather modest opponents whilst in away games their record is extremely poor with 5 defeats in their past 6 games played.

My pick: Olympique Marseille to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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Arsenal last 5 matches: 

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Group F table positions: Marseille  - 1, Arsenal - 2

Thursday in the Champions League with the remaining matches taking to the field and a very interesting and apparently close contest as Olympique Marseille welcomes Arsenal.

Marseille currently top Group F as they total 6 points by defeating Olympiakos Piraeus and Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund in the latest one scoring a total of 4 goals and keeping a clean sheet.

Different story for them in the Ligue 1 where they struggle in the lower part of the table managing only 9 points in 10 matches played with the prospect of any performance fading fast in a tournament dominated so far by PSG.

Arsenal is second in Group F with a total 0f 4 point after a one all draw against Borussia Dortmund and a victory against Olympiakos at home.

A similar situation for them as well in the domestic league where they are currently on the 10th spot of the table but unlike their opponents they are after a series of good matches.

My pick:  Draw ( under 2.5 goals )

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Marseille last 5 matches:

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Brest last 5 matches:

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Table positions: Marseille - 13, Brest - 18

Round 9 in the French Ligue 1 continues on Sunday with the last 3games of the week, among which Olympique Marseille welcoming Brest.

Marseille only on the 13th spot of the table so far as they totaled just 7 points in 8 games played, already reaching a considerable 10 point gap from leaders Lyon and a -2 goal balance.

They are showing an alternating form throughout, mixing surprising results and loss of points with clear victory as the case this week when they defeated Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the Champions League.

Brest is in the danger zone as they sit on the 18th spot but with a total of 6 points so far they are just one below their current adversaries making for a very animated development in the bottom half of the chart.

No victories for them this season no matter the competition, managing to gather all 6 points in draws, especially on home ground.

My pick:  Marseille ( under 2.5 goals )

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Lyon last 5 matches:

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Table positions: Lyon - 3, Marseille -19

Derby match in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday with Olympique Lyon welcoming Olympique Marseille as the 6th round unfolds.

Lyon currently on the third spot of the table with a total of 11 points in all 5 games played, only two points short from the top two teams Montpellier and Toulouse.

Their recent record is dominated by draws including the goalless draw managed this week away to Ajax in the Champions League and it appears their offensive lacks consistency.

Olympique Marseille is going through a very though start to the new season as the place only on the 19th spot of the table with just 3 points gathered in all 5 played.

A good morale boost for them this week as they managed a victory by the slightest of margins away to Olympiakos in the UCL groups but Lyon is a more reputable adversary.

My pick:  Lyon to win ( Under 2.5 goals )

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Lille last 5 matches:

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able positions: Lille -9, Marseille -12

Derby match on Sunday in the Ligue 1, game counting for round 4 of the competition as last season’s champions OSC Lille welcome the team that placed second Olympique Marseille.

Both teams with a poor start to the new season and far from the form showed last season. Lille is currently on the 9th spot of the table with a total of four points gathered in their opening stage one all draw away to Nancy and a victory against Caen.

They lost one game to the league’s current surprising leaders Montpellier but Marseille is no doubt the toughest team they encountered this season.

Marseille with just 3 points managed so far in their 3 games played, all finished in draws, two all Sochaux and Auxerre and a goalless draw last week against saint-Etienne.

They are desperate for a win especially as they will have a series of very strong opponents in the next weeks with both the Ligue 1 and the Champions League competitions putting pressure on them.

My pick:  Lille to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Table positions: Marseille -2, Brest -14

Marseille home table position: -5

Brest away table position: -15

Wednesday in the France Ligue 1 as round 35 unfolds and Olympique Marseille welcome Brest for a fight at both ends of the chart.

Marseille’s defeat last week away to Lyon has granted leaders OSC Lille a 4 point advantage at the top with 4 more matches remaining this season. Also Lyon closed the gap to Marseille to 3 points, reiterating their chances, although slim, for the trophy.

Modest statistic for Marseille this season in the Ligue 1 with 9 victories and no less than 6 draws in all 17 played but a fairly good goal balance as they managed to score 29 and concede 17.

Brest, although on the 14th spot, is still threaten by relegation with only 4 points separating them from the first team under the line and a though series of matches ahead.

As expected their performance in away matches was very poor, their record so far indicating 4 victories and 4 draws in all 17 played and a negative goal balance of 14 scored whilst conceding 23.

My pick:  Marseille to win ( under 2.5 goals )

Marseille last 5 league matches:

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Etienne last 5 league matches:

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Table positions: Marseille -3, Etienne -6

Marseille home table position: -7

Etienne away table position: -4

Round 24 of the French Ligue one and Olympique Marseille has some catching up to do if they are to continue their title battle with a though match against Saint-Etienne this Saturday.

Marseille is currently third in the table with a total of 39 points and trailing leaders Lille by 6 points. The second spot is within reach as Rennes is only one point above and has a difficult trip to Toulouse this week.

A fairly good statistic for them in home matches this season as they managed to win 6 and ended another 4 in draws with only one lost and a good goal ratio as well as they scored 17 and conceded 8.

Saint-Etienne, although on the 6th spot, is only 4 points behind making their ambitions of an European tournament spot at the end of the season within reach.

Modest record for them in away matches so far as they managed 4 victories, 4 draws and 4 defeats with the goal ratio quite balanced, as expected.

My pick:  Marseille to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Table positions: Marseille -5, Arles -20

Marseille home table position: -8

Arles away table position: -20

Round 22 of the French Ligue 1 with an opportunity for Olympique Marseille to advance 2 spots in the table in case they win against Arles this Saturday.

Olympique Marseille only on the 5th spot of the Ligue 1 table with a total of 33 points, just one under second Lyon and third Rennes but with a huge gap from the first 2 teams in the standings.

Poor form for them lately as they managed 4 draws and only one victory in the last 5 matches played but a decent statistic on home ground with 5 victories and 4 draws in all 10 played.

Arles certainly destined for relegation this season as they hold the last spot of the table and have managed to gather only 8 points in the first 21 matches played.

Their last victory in the competition dates back in early November and with no less than 42 goals conceded so far they should be an easy target for Marseille.

My pick:  Marseille to win ( over 2.5 goals )