Marseille – Strasbourg: reaction due at the Velodrome 
Tense kickoff at the Velodrome on Saturday afternoon. Marseille, rocked by a heavy defeat in Paris, need an immediate response. Strasbourg arrive in the south—tough, uneven, and desperate to stay in the hunt for European spots.
Marseille: pride bruised 
Marseille had a horrible weekend in the capital. Beaten 5-0 by PSG, they conceded as many goals in 90 minutes as in their previous three league matches combined. It stung—on the table and in the dressing room.
Now fourth, they can feel rivals closing in. The fight for Europe tightens and the room for error is shrinking.
This week brought a managerial shake-up. Roberto De Zerbi and the club have gone their separate ways. A bold move at a pivotal point of the season.
Still, the Velodrome is a stronghold. Only one home defeat in the league this season, that loss at Nantes in early January. With 46 goals, Marseille field the second-best attack in the division. But failing to score again would be a first since March 2024 in the league.
Strasbourg: still in the hunt 
Strasbourg are walking a fine line. Beaten 2-1 at Le Havre, the Racing still sit in the middle of the European battle. Seventh, they’re only a few points off the top five.
Gary O’Neil’s side have lived on the edge all season. Eight of their nine league defeats have come by a single goal. Hard to break down, rarely outclassed, but vulnerable to tiny mistakes.
On the road they’ve hit hard—remember the 4-1 win at Lille late January. At the Velodrome, Racing have taken points in four of their last five visits, including two straight 1-1 draws. They’ll turn up with no fear.
Probable line-ups
Marseille :
De Lange ; Egan-Riley, Balerdi, Medina ; Weah, Timber, Hojbjerg, Palmieri ; Greenwood, Piaxao, Gouiri
Strasbourg :
Penders ; Anselmino, Hogsberg, Omobamidele, Chilwell ; El Mourabet, Barco ; Moreira, Enciso, Godo ; Panichelli
Football Prediction Marseille vs Strasbourg
Marseille to win
Shaken in Paris, Marseille have to show a different face in front of their crowd. Home pride, the Velodrome buzz and the squad’s attacking quality could swing this.
Strasbourg are solid and seldom routed, but given the expectation of a reaction, Marseille look to have the edge to get back on track.
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