Marseille return to Ligue 1 action after another strong European week, looking to maintain momentum as they host a struggling Toulouse side at the Velodrome.
Marseille push to keep pressure on PSG
Although Marseille appear unlikely to match PSG over the full course of the season, Roberto De Zerbi’s squad is playing with confidence and intensity. Their recent victories over Nice and Newcastle have reinforced the impression that OM are growing into a team capable of controlling matches through high tempo, aggressive pressing, and fluid attacking combinations. At home, the Velodrome remains one of the most intimidating venues in France, and Marseille almost always manage to impose their rhythm.
Toulouse in another negative spiral
Toulouse have again fallen into a worrying run of results, going five consecutive matches without a win, including a disappointing home loss to Angers. Their defensive stability has collapsed during this stretch, while the attacking phase remains inconsistent and heavily reliant on individual flashes rather than structured play. Although Toulouse can be unpredictable and occasionally dangerous, visiting Marseille in such form is one of the toughest assignments in Ligue 1.
Prediction: AH Away +1.5
Despite Marseille being clear favourites, Toulouse’s handicap line offers value. OM often dominate but do not always translate control into large winning margins, especially when coming off intense European matches. Toulouse, meanwhile, tend to stay competitive even in difficult fixtures and rarely collapse completely. With that in mind, AH Away +1.5 looks like the safer and more practical betting angle - backing Marseille to win the match, but Toulouse to stay within a reasonable margin on the scoreboard.
