The Matchday 3 clash in Ligue 1 between Lyon and Marseille will take place on August 31 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon vs. Marseille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lyon
After two rounds, Lyon has taken the lead in the French championship standings. The team has secured two clean-sheet victories against Lens (1-0) and Metz (3-0). Notably, Lyon is one of the four clubs in the current Ligue 1 season to have won two matches without conceding, leading competitors with a superior goal difference. These recent victories have extended their uncompromising streak in the championship to 17 matches (11 wins, 6 losses). Additionally, Lyon has kept a clean sheet in Ligue 1 for three consecutive matches, a feat they last achieved in December 2023.
- The team has scored at least twice in 13 of their last 17 matches in the elite French division.
- At home, Lyon has won 6 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches (1 loss).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 8 of Lyon's last 9 home matches in the championship.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-5-1)
Remy Deschamps – Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakate, Abner – Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Malik Fofana, Pavel Schultz.
Marseille
After a frustrating loss to Rennes (0-1) at the start of the championship, despite having a numerical advantage, Marseille bounced back with a 5-2 thrashing of Paris in the last round. This victory improved their standing, lifting them to 7th place. Highlighting the club's high scoring ability, they have scored at least three times in 5 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches, winning each of these 5 encounters. However, their defense has not been as solid, conceding in 12 consecutive matches in the elite French championship. Furthermore, Marseille's away form has been subpar, with 5 losses in their last 7 Ligue 1 away games (1 win, 1 draw).
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Marseille's last 11 matches in the French championship.
- The team has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- Marseille has failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 consecutive Ligue 1 away matches, conceding exactly 3 goals in 4 of these games.
Predicted lineup for Marseille (4-5-1)
Jerónimo Rulli – Amir Murillo, CJ Egan-Riley, Leonardo Balerdi, Ulisses Garcia – Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Angel Gomes, Timothy Weah, Amine Gouiri, Mason Greenwood – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Referee
François Letexier (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 7;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 20%.
Prediction for Lyon vs. Marseille
As the "Olympique" battle approaches, both teams are in high spirits. The hosts lead the championship standings after two matches, while Marseille secured a confident victory in the last round, improving their position. Traditionally strong in attack, both teams have demonstrated their prowess this Ligue 1 season, with Lyon scoring 4 times and Marseille leading the scoring charts with 5 goals. Their head-to-head encounters are typically high-scoring, with at least 3 goals in 6 of their last 8 Ligue 1 meetings. Both matches last season ended 3-2, with Marseille emerging victorious twice.
However, both teams lack consistency, making a bet on total goals a more appealing option. I am confident this match will deliver an exciting game with plenty of goals. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring encounters not only in head-to-head clashes but also in recent matches. At least 3 goals have been scored in 8 of Lyon's last 9 home matches and in 5 of Marseille's last 7 away games in Ligue 1. I am also confident that both clubs will score, given their potent attacks and less reliable defenses.
Therefore, my prediction: Both teams to score – Yes and Total over 2.5
