Stade Michel d’Ornano will host the confrontation between Caen and Marseille on Friday evening. The duel will take place at 21:45 and it counts for round 21 in Ligue 1. Although OM is the favorite to win, I anticipate a much more balanced duel that may not be as spectacular as it expects some.
Caen
has climbed to the tenth place after moving to Bordeaux, where it was 2-0
has thus stopped a series of six consecutive games without victory in Ligue 1
remains a big problem group in the offensive because he has only scored 14 goals so far
practicing a very pragmatic football, and most of the matches in which it is engaged are devoid of spectacle
Bennasser and Mbengue are injured, but the good news is that Vercoutre returns between pitches after a suspension stage
The probable team (4-3-1-2): Vercoutre – Bessat, Djiku, Silva, Guilbert – Feret, Sankoh, Delaplace – Rodelin – Stavitski, Santini
Marseille
it plays very well and does not take up the last stage of the podium
has a series of three consecutive wins and is currently at a point behind the second place
excels in the offensive and is one of the four bands that score on average over two goals per game
including on the move, has an appreciated performance, where he has won over half of the disputed parties
Amavi and Sanson have medical problems and will miss this confrontation
The probable team (4-2-3-1): Mandanda – Sakai, Rolando, Rami, Sarr – Gustavo, Anguissa – N’Jie, Payet, Thauvin – Germain
Direct meetings
OM gave a real demonstration of strength in the tour and imposed a score of 5-0
Marseille has won the last four direct matches, being much stronger than his opponent
My tip: Caen vs Marseille
surely, OM has demolished Caen on the tour, but I’m pretty sure that in the confrontation on Friday things will be completely different
Caen just scored eight goals at home and played very well when playing in front of his own fans, managing to stay well in front of strong teams
Marseille does not have the same productivity in attack when moving away and certainly offensive players will face problems in unleashing an overcrowded defensive
most likely this match will prove to be a balanced one with a crushing fight in the middle line, so I bet on under 3 goals scored