Marseille v Toulouse: predicted line-ups for Sunday’s Ligue 1 meeting

Olympique de Marseille host Toulouse FC in the ninth round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 1 November, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45. The two sides are expected to use contrasting formations at the Stade Velodrome.

Olympique de Marseille

Marseille are likely to retain their usual 4-2-3-1 formation. Their approach is expected to focus on controlling possession, while the creative midfielders push forward to create an attacking numerical advantage.

Jeffrey De Lange is the predicted goalkeeper, with Tim Weah, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd and Emerson forming the back four.

The expected midfield includes A. Hant, Tochukwu Nnadi, Himad Abdelli, P. Højbjerg and Igor Paixao. Amine Gouiri is tipped to lead the attack.

Predicted Marseille XI: Jeffrey De Lange; Tim Weah, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; A. Hant, Tochukwu Nnadi, Himad Abdelli, P. Højbjerg, Igor Paixao; Amine Gouiri.

Toulouse FC

Toulouse are expected to line up in a conventional 4-4-2, using two compact banks of four to limit space in wide areas. Their attacking plan is likely to rely on the front two taking advantage of opportunities in transition.

G. Restes is the predicted goalkeeper. R. Messali, Mark McKenzie, R. Nicolaisen and Christ Tape are expected to play in defence.

The midfield is likely to feature Aron Donnum, C. Casseres, Niko Sigur and T. Jorgensen, with Russell-Rowe and C. Tengstedt forming the attacking partnership.

Predicted Toulouse XI: G. Restes; R. Messali, Mark McKenzie, R. Nicolaisen, Christ Tape; Aron Donnum, C. Casseres, Niko Sigur, T. Jorgensen; Russell-Rowe, C. Tengstedt.

The match is Marseille’s fixture in the ninth round of the French championship. According to the odds provided by 1xbet, Marseille are priced at 1.82 to win, while a draw is valued at 3.90 and a Toulouse victory at 3.50.