Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain: predicted line-ups for Ligue 1’s latest Le Classique

Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain meet in one of the weekend’s biggest Ligue 1 fixtures, with both sides looking to recover from difficult starts to the season and collect valuable points in the title race.

Bruno Genesio is expected to keep Jeffrey de Lange in goal for Marseille, with the goalkeeper preferred because of his recent consistency. The defensive pairing of CJ Egan-Riley and Nayef Aguerd should provide the foundation at the back, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is likely to take on an important role in midfield in the absence of Kondogbia.

Amine Gouiri is expected to lead the Marseille attack. The forward should be supported by Igor Paixao and Amine Harit as the hosts seek to put pressure on the Paris Saint-Germain defence.

Tochukwu Nnadi is also unavailable for Olympique de Marseille, in addition to Kondogbia.

Marseille’s predicted line-up

Goalkeeper: Jeffrey de Lange

Defenders: Emerson, Nayef Aguerd, CJ Egan-Riley, Timothy Weah

Midfielders: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Himad Abdelli

Attacking midfielders: Igor Paixao, Angel Gomes, Amine Harit

Striker: Amine Gouiri

Luis Enrique is expected to name a largely familiar Paris Saint-Germain side, with Warren Zaire-Emery set to make the only enforced adjustment. He is likely to replace Achraf Hakimi on the right after the defender suffered a thigh injury.

Ferran Torres is expected to retain his place as the central striker following a convincing start to the campaign. Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are also set to feature in the starting XI.

In midfield, Joao Neves, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz are expected to form the trio tasked with controlling the game and providing balance.

Paris Saint-Germain’s predicted line-up

Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov

Defenders: Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Warren Zaire-Emery

Midfielders: Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembele

The fixture will be Olympique de Marseille’s match in the fifth round of the French championship against Paris Saint-Germain.

The listed betting odds are 6.75 for a Marseille victory, 5.60 for a draw and 1.35 for a Paris Saint-Germain win.