The Coupe de France - Round 64 match will be played on December 22, 2024, between Saint-Étienne and Olympique Marseille, and here, the town will move to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, where competition will be held between a glorious underdog and a future great title contender. France will be thrown into a winter chill, eagerly anticipating that "match."
The two teams will prepare for the cut-throat clash. Fans, however, will be left to think: Can Saint-Étienne rise above and spring an upset or will it be business as usual for Marseille? What gets each team success in the match? Let your thoughts and predictions flow in the comments below!
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Presently, Saint-Étienne lies at the 16th spot in Ligue 1-league; it has been a pretty terrible season in which they have been able to collect 4 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. The recent form has not been much better, with 4 losses out of the last 5 matches (LWLLL). And at home, they have had 3 wins and 2 defeats.
Team coached by Olivier Dall'Oglio has 3-5-2 formation being applied with a view to strengthening both the defense and the middle area. One bright spot has been Zuriko Davitashvili with 5 goals and 2 assists and often involved in sparkling creativity.
It is a team suffering from three consecutive defeats and has thus far had goals in the last three matches. Indeed, they have had under 10.5 corners in 7 of their last 9 matches, suggesting they play not quite very open attacking football.
Olympique Marseille
Olympique Marseille has a record of seven wins, three draws, and three losses, which puts it second in Ligue 1. Its recent run has seen it remain unbeaten in the last four matches (LWWWD). They have also been very good when away from the devolved home with four wins under their belt and one loss. Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi has instilled in the players a very dynamic 3-4-2-1 formation, stressing the beauty of fast attacking moves and firm defensive pattern in their play. The contribution of the brilliant midfield batter Mason Greenwood was immense, having scored ten and assisted one, pulling the team along in counter attacks.
Marseille has been very enticing in its matches recently, as six out of the last eight games have gone above 2.5 goals, while five of the last six even had both teams scoring. They have also maintained up to 10.5 less in corners in seven of their last eight games, further pointing towards efficiency in play.
Head to Head
Based on history, this match has seen all-around triumphs of the hosts having 26 wins to 10 from their guests as well as 10 draws. Both teams last met on December 8, 2024, and that time, Marseille achieved victory by 2-0 against 1 St. Etienne at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Notably, the last four strides have produced wins for Marseille, and, within each of these encounters, Saint-Étienne has found its defensive line breached.
Match Facts
Saint Etienne:
1. Current losing streak: 3 matches
2. Conceded in each of the last 3 matches
3. Under 10.5 corners in 7 of the last 9 matches
Olympique Marseille:
1. Unbeaten in the last 4 matches
2. Over 2.5 goals in 6 of the last 8 matches
3. Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
4. Under 10.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 matches
History of Head-to-Heads
Ligue 1 2024/2025
Marseille
Ligue 1 2021/2022
Marseille
Ligue 1 2021/2022
Saint-Etienne
Club Friendlies 2021
Marseille
Ligue 1 2020/2021
Marseille
Saint-Etienne Latest Games
Saint-Etienne
Strasbourg
Saint-Etienne
Lens
Auxerre
Saint-Etienne
Marseille Latest Games
Marseille
Marseille
PSG
Marseille
Angers
Marseille
Expert Betting Tips
As things stand and given the history, Marseille is a clear favourite going into this match. Their offensive strength spearheaded by Mason Greenwood can be expected to add to Saint-Étienne's defensive frailties, which will indicate a very long evening for hosts.
- Marseille to Win and Over 1.5 Goals: Considering their superior form and head-to-head record, an away victory seems likely.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Marseille's recent matches have been high-scoring, indicating the potential for multiple goals.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): While Marseille is expected to dominate, Saint-Étienne may capitalize on home advantage to find the net.
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