Clermont-Marseille is a match on the 24th day of Ligue 1 and is played Saturday at 9 p.m.: TV, likely lineups, predictions
After Gattuso’s exoneration and with the team entrusted to Gasset, Marseille seems to have resumed its run. Two wins in as many games for the new and experienced coach, although it must be said they both came at the Velodrome. And on Saturday night there is the first real test against Clermont away, a formation that is not having a good time – it hasn’t won in six games – and would need an immediate change of course to seek salvation.
Aubameyang and his teammates, however, also need points: the race for the Europe zone is not yet closed even if it is distant. They would need a couple of wins in a row while also hoping for some missteps of formations in front. And the feeling is that Marseille has what it takes to succeed in this anyway. Gasset has revived a team that clearly had problems with the Italian coach. And which is now looking for the continuity that has always been lacking this season.
Yes, the guests will have the thought of the Cup – next Thursday they will be engaged against Villarreal – but they know very well that against the formation that closes the Ligue 1 standings they cannot afford any missteps. In short, a guest victory will fit.
The prediction
Too important for Marseille to be able to win against the last in the class. A challenge that the guests must necessarily bring home to stay in the running for the Europe zone. Gasset should not make who knows what changes in formation, the stakes are high. And in a match that should still yield at least three goals overall, Ounahi and his teammates should be able to pull off the outside blow.
The likely lineups for Clermont-Marseille
CLERMONT (4-2-3-1): Diaw; Pelmard, Matsima, Ogier, Neto Borges; Gonalons, Gastien; Boutoba, Muhammed, Allevinah; Nicholson.
MARSEILLE (4-3-3): Lopez; Merlin, Mbemba, Balerdi, Garcia; Ounahi, Gueye, Onana; Sarr, Moumbagna, Aubameyang.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
