Marseille vs AS Monaco tips and predictions: Wissam Ben Yedder to test host's unbeaten defence

Our teams return to Ligue 1 action here a week after Marseille were eliminated from the French Cup while Monaco managed to make it through.

Marseille experienced a major setback when losing 2-1 to Rennes at Roazhon Park last as progression in the cup was a key target.

In their most recent home game against Strasbourg, Marseille opened the scoring but were pegged back late on in a 1-1 draw.

Despite that small setback, no team has managed to win at Velodrome this season. The hosts are unbeaten in 13 here which includes their fine form in Europe.

However, the hosts are still outside of the European places so this clash against the side in fourth place could prove pivotal come season's end.

Unlike their opponents, Monaco clinched a spot in the French Cup round of 16 with a decisive 3-1 win over Rodez. Wissam Ben Yedder's impressive hat-trick drove their victory.

In Ligue 1, Monaco lost 1-3 at home to Reims but won their last away game 2-1 vs. Toulouse, with Ben Yedder once again on the scoresheet.

 

Key stats

- At least one goal was scored in four of Olympique Marseille's last five games
- At least one goal was scored by both teams in five of the last six games involving AS Monaco
- Both teams scored in each of the previous three meetings
- Olympique Marseille is undefeated at the Velodrome in the 2023-2024 season
- AS Monaco have won four consecutive away games

 

Suggested bets

Match result: Draw

Both teams to score: Yes

Wissam Ben Yedder to score

• Sergiu Baltuta provides tips as SVB Tips on Tipstrr