Marseille vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Marseille vs Lyon

Fourth-placed Marseille host third-placed Lyon at Stade Vélodrome, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 1 March.

Lyon look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Marseille. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -109 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

Marseille were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest claimed a 2-0 win. The Provence club dominated possession with 68% of the ball and recorded four shots on target.

Lyon were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg claimed a 3-1 victory. OL enjoyed 50% possession and two shots on goal, while Corentin Tolisso was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Lyon and Marseille saw the former win at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Marseille wins, four Lyon victories and one draw.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Marseille	27	15	4	8	54	35	19	54:35	49
4	Lyon	27	14	5	8	41	29	12	41:29	47

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Marseille have had 57.0% possession, 543.9 passes and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.

Amine Gouiri and Mason Greenwood are the top scorers with 4 goals each, while Igor Paixao has 2. Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg has the most assists with 3, while goalie Geronimo Rulli has recorded one clean sheet.

Lyon have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 11.7 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes outfit average 55.8% possession, 452.1 passes, 4.6 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Pavel Sulc is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Endrick and Abner both have 3. Afonso Moreira has clocked up 4 assists, with Dominik Greif keeping 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Marseille confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Geronimo Rulli (GK), Timothy Weah, Leonardo Balerdi, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Mason Greenwood, Quinten Timber, Hamed Traore, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, Noah Nartey, Endrick, Roman Yaremchuk.

Marseille vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Marseille vs Lyon, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

Lyon +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -109 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Marseille and we feel confident of a payout.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Ligue 1 form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Marseille vs Lyon league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by OL in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by OL in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by OM in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by OM in 7 of their last 10 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Lyon Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Marseille 1 - 1 Lyon

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason Greenwood Over 3.5 Shots -127

Mason Greenwood (OM) has totalled over 3.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 games. We recommend backing the -127 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Mason Greenwood Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-102

First

+290

Shots

Over 4.5

+133

Under 4.5

-

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Noah Nartey to Score +510

Noah Nartey (OL) has registered two goals in his past four Ligue 1 games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +510 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Noah Nartey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1400

Shots

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Marseille Under 5.5 Corners -128

Marseille have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in six straight games, with Lyon conceding under 5.5 corners in the past three matches. We think that Marseille will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -128.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Marseille

Total

7.80 4.00 3.80

Home

7.80 4.90 2.90

Away

8.40 4.00 4.40

Lyon

Total

8.50 4.60 3.90

Home

9.60 6.00 3.60

Away

10.40 5.40 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-143

Marseille Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Lyon Corners

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+700

2

+200

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Marseille vs Lyon Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 52% chance of winning, Marseille might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -109 when it comes to this Ligue 1 encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +275 for Lyon.

Should you want to back Marseille to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -244 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Lyon have been chalked up at +165.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -156 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Ligue 1 match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+260

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+128

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-385

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+114

Favourite Mason Greenwood is available at +290 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Mason Greenwood (OM)

First

-102

Anytime

+290

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Amine Gouiri (OM)

First

+190

Anytime

+475

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Igor Paixão (OM)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Himad Abdelli (OM)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Ethan Nwaneri (OM)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Hamed Traorè (OM)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Rémi Stéphane Himbert (OL)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Quinten Timber (OM)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (OM)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Noah Nartey (OL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Timothy Weah (OM)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Nadir Bilal (OM)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tyler Morton (OL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Khalis Merah (OL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Moussa Niakhaté (OL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Arthur Vermeeren (OM)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Mason Greenwood (OM)

Over 4.5

+133

Under 4.5

-

Amine Gouiri (OM)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Endrick Moreira de Sousa (OL)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Hamed Traorè (OM)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Rémi Stéphane Himbert (OL)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Ethan Nwaneri (OM)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Himad Abdelli (OM)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Igor Paixão (OM)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Roman Yaremchuk (OL)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Quinten Timber (OM)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (OM)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Noah Nartey (OL)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Timothy Weah (OM)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Nadir Bilal (OM)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Tyler Morton (OL)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Khalis Merah (OL)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Vermeeren (OM)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Marseille have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Lyon have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the teams previously met at Stade Vélodrome, Marseille defeated Lyon 3-2. The past 7 H2H meetings at Stade Vélodrome have seen Marseille triumph four times, one draw and two Lyon wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Marseille Home Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.50	1.40	7	3	5	5
Lyon Away Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.60	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Marseille vs Lyon Lineups & Team News

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