Marseille vs Clermont prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2022-08-30 19:00.
Marseille boss Igor Tudor undoubtedly ruffled some feathers upon his arrival behind the scenes, yet the disciplinarian coach has got his squad going as they remain unbeaten in the league (W3, D1). Indeed, Marseille also picked up ten points from their opening four games last term before going on to finish second, making up their best starts across the last ten seasons!
Some strong form at the Orange Vélodrome has been the springboard for Marseille’s recent success with the side now winning six of the last seven home league games (L1), which is one more than they picked up in the 14 Ligue 1 home contests prior (W5, D5, L4). One of Marseille’s home defeats in that run came against Clermont, and another would see history made, as it would be the first time Marseille have ever lost their first two top-flight H2H home games against a specific opponent.
The early signs are encouraging for Clermont with two victories and as many defeats, although they’ve been largely feisty affairs, as each of their last three games have seen red cards with the receiving side losing each time (W2, L1). We can perhaps expect to see another tough refereeing performance after officials were recently told to be firm, an order resulting in 14 dismissals across the last two rounds!
Keeping 11 men on the pitch is crucial however, as Pascal Gastien’s side have lost as many away league games across the last four trips (W1, L3) as they did across their previous eight (W4, D1). Having also suffered 13 Ligue 1 defeats at any venue during 2022, more than all but Montpellier, Clermont must fix their travelling form if they are to ensure survival this season.
Players to watch: Marseille’s Dimitri Payet seeks a career milestone 100th Ligue 1 goal in this encounter, those goals are spread across 34 different opponents, but never Clermont. Lining up for the visitors, Muhammed Cham could become the first player since Radamel Falcao in 2013 to score in his first three Ligue 1 away games if he gets another here.
Hot streak: Marseille are the only side to score the match opener in each of the first four rounds.