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At the end of 26th round of Ligue 1 we have one of greatest French derbies, where fact that both teams are in excellent shape gives an additional charm. Home team, Marseille, stands much better in the table; it is third and has even 17 points more than 7th-placed Bordeaux. It is interesting that last five matches between the two teams had ended as draws.

Olympique Marseille

However, Marseille fans believe the time has come to Bordeaux finally lays down its arms, especially as 2nd-placed Monaco has increased in the meantime its advantage to four points. Besides, before duel with Bordeaux manager Garcia players had 11-game unbeaten streak of even nine wins and two draws; both played in the league with Monaco and St. Etienne, while at home Marseille hasn’t been defeated for more than five months.

Just three days ago Marseille had done a great job in the 1st leg of the Europa League round of 32, when they defeated Portuguese Braga at home by even 3-0. It means they practically put their foot in the door of next round, while they recently reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup, where will face their great rival PSG. Let’s add that due to injuries the Sunday’s match will skip goalkeeper Mandanda, midfielder Sertic and forward Motroglou, while defender Sarr is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.

Probable lineups Olympique Marseille: Pele – Sakai, Rolando, Rami, Amavi – Anguissa, Luiz Gustavo – Thauvin, Sanson, Payet – Germain

FC Girondins Bordeaux

We have said that he guests from Bordeaus are also in a great mood ahead of great derby of the Ligue 1, given that in last four league rounds they won the same number of matches. Since new manager, Poyet, took over the team around mid-January Bordeaux plays excellently, and it that period they won Lyon and Amiens at home and Nantes and Strasbourg away, which among other things propelled them at the 7th place in the Ligue 1 table.

Still, that is far from positions that lead to Europe, and it is hard to expect to catch even 13 by the end seasons, but no one in Bordeaux is too much worried about it, as their main objective is to prepare this young team for next season. Regarding problems with injuries ahead of match with Marseille, out of action are still stopper Lewczuk and forward Mendy, while defender Poundje cannot play on Sunday due to accrued yellow cards.

Probable lineups FC Girondins Bordeaux: Costil – Sabaly, Kounde, Pablo, Pellenard – Lerager, Otavio, Meite – Malcom, Laborde, de Preville

Verdict:

Although this match comes for Bordeaux after four-game winning streak, Marseille is also in a great shape. Consequently, we believe that the home team is closer to victory, especially as second-placed Monaco has increased difference between them to four points.

Pick:  Marseille wins 1.7 - 7/10 @1XBet