OM host Strasbourg at the Vélodrome on Sunday for the 18th day of Ligue 1. Discover the latest information here.
It’s the resumption of the French Championship after the round of 16 of the Coupe de France full of surprises. Indeed, this Sunday evening, Olympique de Marseille welcomes Racing Club de Strasbourg to the Stade Orange Vélodrome for the final clash of the 18e day of Ligue 1. A thrilling clash between two teams in good form.
OM to win back its fans
Roberto De Zerbi’s men, full of confidence in the championship, will however have to overcome the frustration caused by their recent elimination in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Lille on penalties. Since the humiliating defeat against AJ Auxerre (1-3) at the Vélodrome on November 8, Olympique de Marseille (2e36 points) has not lost again in Ligue 1, being on a good series of five victories and a draw, notably against LOSC (1-1). Now involved in Ligue 1, the Marseille club should campaign for a European place at the end of the season.
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Strasbourg in search of a splash at the Vélodrome
Opposite, Strasbourg (9e23 points), in excellent momentum, hopes to continue its momentum with three consecutive victories in the championship. A success in Marseille could allow the Strasbourg side to get seriously closer to European places, especially as several direct competitors face each other this weekend. Under the orders of Liam Rosenior, the Alsatians, buoyed by a newfound solidarity, will try to repeat their good performances against OM. Indeed, Strasbourg has not lost on the Vélodrome pitch since 2022, a detail which could play on the minds of both teams.
A close history between the two clubs
The confrontations between Marseille and Strasbourg are among the classics of Ligue 1, with no less than 104 matches played. The Marseillais have 44 victories against 28 for the Strasbourg side, while 32 matches ended in a draw. Sunday’s duel could further enrich this historic statistic.
Match time and location
Marseille – Strasbourg
-18e Ligue 1 day
Location: Stade Orange Vélodrome
At 8:45 p.m. French time
The probable lineups for the Marseille – Strasbourg match
Marseille : Rulli – Murillo, Balerdi, Cornélius – Luis Henrique, Hojbjerg, Rongier, Merlin – Greenwood, Rabiot – Maupay
Strasbourg : Petrovic – Doué, Sarr, Doukouré, Moreira – Bakwa, Diarra, Andrey Santos, Nanasi – Lemaréchal, Emegha
On which channel can you watch the Marseille – Strasbourg match?
The meeting between Olympique de Marseille and RC Strasbourg will be followed this Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 8:45 p.m. on the platform DAZN. You will also be able to connect to this service and watch streaming via MyCanal or Amazon Prime. If you have a VPN, you can watch the match for free on the channel YouTube Brazilian CazéTV.