Today on French fields, there will be an exciting match between the teams "Marseille" and "Monaco" as part of the 16th round of Ligue 1. The match, which starts at 21:45 Kyiv time, promises to be a real battle for important points in the standings.
Team prospects before the meeting
"Marseille," which until recently was actively battling for the top positions, is currently trailing behind "Lance" by 5 points after only earning one point in the last two matches. Roberto De Zerbi's team recently suffered a defeat to "Lille" with a score of 0:1 in a match where both teams had limited offense, producing only 11 shots.
For its part, "Monaco" is also going through a tough period, having lost 4 of the last 5 games. They currently sit in eighth place in the table, 6 points behind the top 3. Monaco's last defeat to "Brest" (0:1) has only worsened their condition, despite having a numerical advantage on the field.
Lack of stars in the squad
Before the match, it became known that "Monaco" will not be able to rely on the services of Paul Pogba, who has been injured. The French midfielder will again not be able to step onto the field, adding difficulties for the team. It is important to note that Pogba has already missed most of the season due to injuries.
Previous meetings of the teams
Last season, the teams showcased high-scoring matches, each exchanging victories: "Marseille" won 2:1 at home, while "Monaco" responded with a 3:0 win at home. It is expected that this match will also see exciting football, as there have been no less than three goals scored in the last four matches between the teams.
Match prediction
This week's central match of the round promises to be intriguing, despite both teams experiencing a downturn. "Marseille" looks like the favorite, as they are playing at home and occupy a higher spot in the table. Given the presence of star players like Aubameyang, Greenwood, and others, the match promises to be filled with moments. Experts predict a total of over 2.5 goals.
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