Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Marseille
4-4-2
Evian Thonon Gaillard
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(40) 38 Goals 30 (43)
(30) 26 Assists 16 (32)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
26.8 Average Age 28.7
179.4 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(1) 1.4 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 45% (44%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.3 (0.4)
(1.8) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Souleymane Diawara Out 6.51
Joey Barton Out 6.79
Player Reason Status Rating
Eric Tié Bi Out 6.36

Team News

Marseille
  • Souleymane Diawara is expected to be out until the end of September as he recovers from a ruptured cruciate ligament.
  • Joey Barton is still unavailable for domestic competition due to suspension.
Evian Thonon Gaillard
  • Eric Tie Bi is expected to be out for a considerable length of time after sustaining knee and ankle injuries in a reserve game.

Prediction

  • Marseille are yet to taste defeat this season after they followed up their 1-0 win over Nancy with a fine comeback at Fenerbache in the Europa League on Thursday.
  • Elie Baup's men were 2-0 down going into the final ten minutes in Turkey, but a goal from Mathieu Valbuena and a injury time equaliser from Andre Ayew earned them a point from a tricky away trip.
  • Evian also tasted success last week as a Cedric Barbosa brace inspired them to a 3-0 win over Bastia. Yannick Sagbo also finally got his name on the scoresheet as the men from Annecy notched their first win of the campaign.
  • The visitors will have a tough time repeating that feat this weekend however as they face a defence that has conceded just one goal so far this campaign.
  • Pascal Dupraz's men will also have to guard against a potent Marseille attack. Joey Barton will not be available for selection after making his debut for the club in the game against Fenerbache, however, Baup's side are blessed with a multitude of great attacking players including the in-form Ayew brothers and top scorer Andre-Pierre Gignac.
  • Marseille have been outstanding going forward and as a defensive unit, and it is difficult to see Evian, in spite of their improved performance last week, ending L'OM's unbeaten run. A comfortable home win is all you should expect from this one.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 Marseille 21 7 9 70 dwwwwl
16 E. T. Gaillard 10 10 17 40 wlllww

Top Players

Marseille
Evian Thonon Gaillard
B. Cheyrou 7.3
A. Ayew 7.28
M. Valbuena 7.12
S. Khelifa 7.06
O. Sorlin 7.01
C. Barbosa 6.99
A. Gignac 13
A. Ayew 9
J. Ayew 7
S. Khelifa 13
C. Barbosa 8
Y. Sagbo 5
M. Valbuena 12
R. Fanni 3
J. Barton 3
K. Berigaud 5
O. Sorlin 4
Y. Sagbo 4

Match Forecast

Marseille will dominate possession  
Evian Thonon Gaillard will score as a result of a through ball  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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