Lyon vs Marseille Predictions

• Lyon have conceded two or more in three of their four games this season
• Marseille have netted at least twice in each of their four outings
• Across their last seven home league fixtures, Lyon have not kept a single clean sheet

Can Sage tighten up leaky Lyon?

It has been far from the start to the season Lyon dream of, as they lost their opening two league games against Rennes and Monaco, conceding five goals in the process.

Indeed, issues at the back are a concern for Pierre Sage’s side, given they followed those results with a 4-3 win over Strasbourg, with their eight goal conceded one of the worst records in Ligue 1 ahead of this round.

Even their last match, a 0-0 draw with Lens, can be taken with a pinch of salt, as their opponents have only netted four times themselves this season!

Marseille mean business

Looking to take advantage are a Marseille side who have seen the goals flow in 2024/25, netting a dozen times in just four fixtures.

Indeed, only table toppers Paris St-Germain have scored more goals this season, with the Phocaeans finding that target at least two times in each of their four top flight games.

That run includes a 5-1 demolition of Brest and 3-1 success at Toulouse, and it should hardly be a surprise there has been so much goalmouth action, given they appointed Roberto De Zerbi as manager in the summer.

I predict Marseille will score at least twice in this outing, with a 2-1 victory to the visitors my correct score prediction.