Marseille - AS Monaco predictions and free betting tips [27/01/2024]

Invite you to delve into where to place your stake in game between Monaco and Marseille. The game will take place at the Orange Vélodrome. 

Marseille

Marseille is not in top form this season. As I have mentioned in previous forecasts, I find it surprising how a club with such player selection (Aubameyang, Vitinho, Sarr, Lodi, Gignac, Balerdi) is outside of the European Cups category. Notably, the team has a considerable number of drawn matches. Yes, Marseille scores a lot, but there are certain issues defensively.

Players often lack concentration. However, I have noticed that the club from Marseille always attempts high-pressing hence they often get pounded. Currently, there is merely a five-point difference to the fourth-placed Monaco, which is not a critical gap. Therefore, Marseille has every chance to redeem this season.

Monaco

Monaco is on the brink of making it to the Champions League this year yet again. However, as it often happens, the Monégasques start to go haywire in the second half. This season, they have the remarkable Aleksandr Golovin, who we will discuss separately. It appears as if there aren't any other bright individuals in the club. Many points are lost due to silly defensive errors, utterly nonsensical and unnecessary red cards, and lack of attention and concentration in the game. It seems as if maintaining motivation for games against less powerful opponents is a big problem for Monaco, hence they often lose points.

Monaco's Golovin has been simply outstanding this season, being named the club's best player by fans month after month. Currently, Sasha is among the top 3 players of Monaco by goal assist this season, if that isn't dominance. If Ben Yedder returns to his previous productive form and Minamino, Diatta, Fofana, and Balogun finally unlock their potential, Monaco could even strive for the top 2. But it is doubtful whether Golovin alone can completely haul the club along for an entire season.

Prediction

Monaco presents a more attractive proposition right now. The lads are finally charged up this season, especially visible in games against topsides, which Marseille indeed is. Yes, there are still issues in games against weaker opponents, but not in our case. Hence, I suggest you go for a confident victory for the hosts in the upcoming match.

Additional Forecast

In my opinion, we can definitely expect a high scoring game. While I am not altogether confident about the total, I am convinced that both teams will be able to score in this match. Therefore, let's bet on 'Both to Score'.