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Toulouse vs Olympique Marseille: Ultimate Preview
Team News and Line-Ups
Toulouse FC
* Corentin Jean and Janis Antiste are out with injuries. * Moussa Diarra and Brecht Dejaegere are doubtful due to knocks. * Expected line-up (4-3-3): Dupé; Desler, Rouault, Nicolaisen, Diakité; Spierings, Dejaegere, Van den Boomen; Chaibi, Ratao, Dallinga
Olympique Marseille
* Amine Harit, Jonathan Clauss, Nuno Tavares, Samuel Gigot, and Leonardo Balerdi are injured. * Chancel Mbemba is suspended. * Expected line-up (3-4-2-1): Pau Lopez; Kolasinac, Bailly, Gigot; Under, Rongier, Veretout, Malinovskyi; Payet, Guendouzi; Sánchez
Preview
Toulouse, currently 12th in Ligue 1, will face Olympique Marseille, sitting 3rd, in a highly anticipated match. Despite playing at home, Toulouse will be the underdog against the more experienced and talented Marseille team.
Marseille, led by former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, has been in impressive form this season, winning six of their last ten matches. They will be looking to maintain their momentum and close the gap on league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Key Stats
- Marseille has won four of the last five meetings between the two teams.
- Toulouse has only won one of their last five home matches against Marseille.
- Marseille striker Alexis Sánchez has scored nine goals in his last ten Ligue 1 appearances.
Prediction
Marseille is the clear favorite going into this match, given their superior quality and recent form. However, Toulouse has a strong home record this season, and they will be determined to upset the odds. Expect a close and competitive match, with Marseille likely to emerge victorious.