Marseille vs Clermont Foot Prediction, Preview, Team News and More
Marseille
Marseille will be looking to make it three wins from three at the start of the new Ligue 1 season when they welcome Clermont Foot to the Stade Velodrome on Sunday afternoon.
Igor Tudor's side opened their campaign with a 4-1 victory over Reims before following that up with a 2-0 triumph at Brest last weekend.
Marseille have a strong recent record against Clermont, winning each of the last three meetings between the two sides, including a 2-0 victory in the corresponding fixture last season.
Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot, meanwhile, have made a solid start to the new season, taking four points from their opening two matches.
Pascal Gastien's side held Nice to a goalless draw on the opening weekend of the season before beating Strasbourg 2-0 last weekend.
Clermont have won just one of their last six away matches in Ligue 1, so they will be underdogs for this clash.
Prediction
Marseille are the clear favourites for this match, and it is difficult to see anything other than a home win. The hosts have a strong squad and have made a good start to the season, while Clermont have a poor away record.
We predict that Marseille will win the match 2-0.
Team News
Marseille will be without the suspended Nuno Tavares for this match, while Eric Bailly is a doubt with a muscle injury.
Clermont Foot have no fresh injury concerns, and Gastien is expected to name a strong starting lineup for this match.
Key Stats
- Marseille have won each of the last three meetings between the two sides.
- Clermont have won just one of their last six away matches in Ligue 1.
- Marseille have scored at least two goals in each of their last three home matches against Clermont.
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