Marseille – AS Monaco: 1st March 2017

Olympique de Marseille

The stinging defeat that OM suffered in Le Classique was recorded in 1978. Parisians then managed to establish itself with the score 5-1. Marseille lost the derby against big rival at the end with the same result last weekend, equaling a negative record of 39 years old.

The atmosphere in the south of France is not very festive. The lesson taught by PSG even the “Stade Vélodrome” left a bitter taste. Sure, perhaps fans, players and everyone around him OM were perfectly aware that his band Unai Emery has a lot superior in terms of value, it has proved in dispute with Barcelona, ​​but good developments that Thauvin & co. they have had this season at home (one defeat to derby) gave hopes. Moreover, repatriation INTERNATIONALS Payet and Evra Marseille returns impression that asks where history: in French and European football elite.

Frank McCourt, American businessman who took over the club after a few months, takes money. It saw this in recent acquisitions. But it takes time for OM to form a group to be able to fight in Ligue 1 with PSG and AS Monaco.

Things could be different in terms of domestic cups. Both those of the Seine, and monegascii have major objectives: winning the title and continue the adventure in the Champions League race that brings not only prestige, but also a lot of money. Under these conditions, a band of Marseille’s value can hope that even in competitions seconds to go as far.

OM disputed French Cup final in the previous edition, lost even against enemies PSG (2-4). Marseiezii that arrived in the last act in a period where the waters were more troubled than they are currently showing the importance given to this competition. Thus, we can expect that Garcia’s men strive scheduled major confrontation Wednesday night.

AS Monaco

It is difficult to predict how it will treat the match Leonardo Jardim. The return to Manchester City next week is more important, especially as Monaco starts with a deficit of two goals (3-5 defeat in the second round of the “Etihad). In addition, the distance that separates championship PSG and Nice is only three points. As things even more unpredictable, monegascii have already qualified for the last act of the French League Cup, is already busy schedule.

Conclusions & tip

If AS Monaco will treat the game seriously, then certainly it starts with the first chance. But as is reflected in the odds set by bookmakers, there is a high possibility that certain Jardim handle his major pieces. On the other side, OM is interested in the French Cup, but his lack Gomis and affected morale after failure of Le Classique painful and could have an impact. In conclusion, we chose to move away from the classic 1X2 and we rely on goals. If guests would like to go further, then we can expect a new result as were the championship. If not, then we can rely on Payet Thauvin and the company that will be able to score points against a defense that often stumbles, even when evolves holders.