Ligue 1 Preview: Marseille out to end poor form against Monaco

Tips and odds for this weekend’s French fixtures

Following a run of cup games in France, Ligue 1 is back.

Unsurprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain lead second-placed Lille by thirteen points, with Lyon sat two further behind.

The top two play opposition from the bottom half of the table, with Olympique Lyonnais facing a tougher test in Stade de Reims.

We preview this weekend’s highlights, starting with a couple of out of form sides clashing in the South of France…

Olympique de Marseille v AS Monaco

Last season’s runners-up AS Monaco face a tricky trip to Marseille this weekend, but it could be the perfect time for the relegation-threatened side to face Les Olympiens.

Marseille haven’t won in their last seven in all competitions, drawing only two games and losing five.

Thierry Henry’s side have won their last two matches in cup competitions rather unconvincingly, beating a ten-man fifth-tier Canet Roussillon 1-0, before beating Rennes on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Back in October, Marseille beat Les Monegasques at Stade Louis II, coming from behind to win 3-2 with goals from Kostas Mitroglou, Florian Thauvin and Valere Germain.

Marseille are favourites to end their poor run of results, sitting at 4/7 to win the game, with a Monaco victory down at 9/2.