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Marseille Aims for Strong Start Against Strasbourg
21 Aug
Summary
- Marseille hosts Strasbourg to open the new Ligue 1 season.
- Marseille finished fifth last season, aiming for improvement.
- Strasbourg faces challenges with a new coach and absent top scorer.
The new Ligue 1 season commences on Friday night as Marseille welcomes Strasbourg to the Vélodrome. Marseille, aiming to surpass their fifth-place finish from the previous season, holds a perceived advantage with a deeper squad and greater attacking talent.
Strasbourg, who finished eighth last season, begins the campaign under new coach Hugo Oliveira. Their challenge is amplified by the unavailability of Joaquín Panichelli, a key source of goals last season, potentially making their task at the Vélodrome more difficult.
While Strasbourg is expected to be organized and defensive, Marseille is anticipated to control possession and create the majority of chances. The prediction for the match is a 2-0 victory for Marseille, securing crucial early points for the home side.
Recent head-to-head encounters have shown competitiveness, including a 2-2 draw at the Vélodrome in February. However, the circumstances of a new season and player availability suggest a different outcome this time.
