Bourg-en-Bresse – Marseille : difference in class will decide it 
The Coupe de France can produce shocks, but Bourg-en-Bresse know the step up is big this Sunday. A National side, the Bressans host Marseille in this round of 32 hoping to put in a good showing, against an opponent used to these ties and keen to avoid any nasty surprises.
Bourg-en-Bresse : it’s the occasion that counts 
For Bourg-en-Bresse this feels like a party. The club hadn’t reached this stage for seasons and they go into it without heavy pressure. The win over Is-Selongey, despite the dicey situation, showed a gritty group able to hang on despite the problems.
On the pitch the gap with Marseille is obvious, but David Le Frapper’s men have nothing to lose. At home, in front of a crowd on their side, they’ll aim to stay organised, shut the spaces and cash in on any set-piece. Their recent league win over Villefranche also handed a bit of confidence after a rough patch.
Marseille : business before the show 
Marseille travel with a clear goal: get through without breaking a sweat. Knocked out early last season, the Olympians don’t want a repeat. Roberto De Zerbi should shuffle the pack, but Marseille’s squad is more than equipped to handle this kind of tie.
Even away from the Vélodrome, OM have shown they can be serious in the Coupe de France. Past meetings with Bourg-en-Bresse speak for themselves, and the bench depth means rested starters can be replaced without a major drop-off. The real challenge is mental: play it right, don’t get cocky, and make the difference gradually.
Probable line-ups
Bourg-en-Bresse : Mazuy, Do Marcolino, Conte, Lacour, Pembele, Bodmer, Meyer, Tankiev, Guel, Besic, Boumaaoui
Marseille : De Lange, Egan-Riley, Balerdi, Medina, Weah, Bakola, Kondogbia, Garcia, Gomes, Mughe, Vaz
Key takeaways
- Bourg-en-Bresse return to this stage of the Coupe de France after several seasons away.
- Marseille have been solid at this stage in recent campaigns.
- The gap in quality is significant, even with home advantage for the hosts.
- OM need to be serious after last season’s exit.
Football Prediction Bourg-en-Bresse vs Marseille
Over 3.5 goals
Even with a rotated side, Marseille have too many strings to their bow to get caught out. Bourg-en-Bresse will try to hang on as long as possible, but over the match the technical quality and experience of the Olympians should tell.
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