As Ligue 1 approaches Round 22, Olympique Marseille will welcome Saint-Étienne to the renowned Stade Vélodrome on February 15, 2025. This matchup features second-placed Marseille going up against a Saint-Étienne team that is desperately trying to escape the relegation zone. With both sides keen to grab vital points, fans can look forward to an exciting clash on the field.
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Under the leadership of manager Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille has been performing well this season, currently sitting in second place with 43 points from 21 matches (13 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses). They have recently secured two consecutive victories, including a notable 2-0 win against Angers, with goals from Adrien Rabiot and Neal Maupay. At home, Marseille has been reliable, achieving 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five games. Defensively, they have kept a trend of under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches, while offensively, both teams have scored in 5 of their last 7 outings. However, a concern is their habit of conceding the first goal, having done so in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Saint Etienne
Eirik Horneland’s Saint-Étienne are 16th with 18 points (5 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). They have 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 games. They are winless in 5 games and they conceded goals in each of their last 10 games. On the road, they have 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 5 games. They usually start bad, conceding first in 6 of their last 7 games and they were trailing at halftime in 5 of their last 7.
Head to Head
History is on Marseille’s side here, having won 8 of the last 10 meetings with Saint-Étienne. The last 5 meetings have seen Marseille win, 4 of the last 5 saw over 2. 5 goals, and Marseille has been on the scoresheet first in 4 of the last 5 meetings. Under 4. 5 cards have been shown in 6 of the last 7 meetings.
History of Head-to-Heads
Ligue 1 2024/2025
Saint-Etienne
Coupe de France 2024/2025
Marseille
Ligue 1 2024/2025
Marseille
Ligue 1 2021/2022
Marseille
Ligue 1 2021/2022
Saint-Etienne
Marseille Latest Games
Marseille
Rennes
Marseille
Marseille
Brest
Montpellier
Saint-Etienne Latest Games
Saint-Etienne
Toulouse
Saint-Etienne
AS Monaco
Saint-Etienne
FC Lyon
Expert Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @ 1.90 Odds (Betway):
While Marseille is favored to win, their tendency to concede first suggests that both teams could find the back of the net.
Marseille to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.68 Odds (1xbet):
Combining a Marseille victory with a total of over 2.5 goals offers value, considering their recent form and head-to-head dominance.
Total Corners Over 8 @ 1.61 Odds (Bet365):
Both teams' playing styles could lead to a higher number of corners, making this a viable betting option.
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