AS Monaco vs. Olympique de Marseille 9/11/21 Ligue 1 Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

AS Monaco and Olympique de Marseille are clashing at Stade Louis II in round 5 of the French Ligue 1. Monaco was waiting for a while on their first win of the season, and they finally got it just before the international break. Marseille is undefeated so far this season, and their offense has looked exceptionally well so far.

Monaco started the season with a draw, but everything went downhill for Monaco from there. Monaco also got knocked out of the Champions League, which means they will be playing in the Europa League this season. Monaco was playing against Troyes on the road in their last game, and that was when they finally got the win. Monaco was solid in that match with 51% of ball possession, 4 shots on goal, 3 corner kicks, 3 big chances created, and 76% of the correct passes. Monaco got ahead in the 40^th minute, but they scored an own goal in the 51^st minute, and the score was tied. In the 58^th minute, Monaco has scored another goal, and they have won this match 1-2. Diop has scored 2 goals for Monaco so far this season, and both were against Troyes. There are no injuries in Monaco, but Golovin is suspended because of the red card. Monaco now must keep winning if they want to catch up to PSG, and I know they can do it, but the question is if this international break has done them some good or harm.

Marseille is now in 5^th place in the standings with 7 points, 8 scored goals, and 5 conceded goals, but they looked really well in the attacking end. Marseille has scored at least 2 goals in each of their 3 games so far this season, and Under and Payet have each scored 3 goals for Marseille so far. Milik is injured, while Balerdi is suspended because of the red card. Marseille was playing against Saint-Etienne at home in their last game, and they were the better team with 64% of ball possession, 5 shots on goal, 5 corner kicks, 4 big chances created, and a high 90% of the correct passes. Marseille started well, and they scored a goal in the 23^rd minute, but they also conceded a goal in the 32^nd minute. Marseille has had an even better second half, and they have scored 2 more goals. Marseille has won this match 3-1. Marseille always starts the season well, but they start being sloppy as the season goes on, and I think the same will happen this season as well.

This is one of the biggest derbies in France, and it usually produces a ton of goals. Neither defense is doing well right now, but the offenses are doing well and scoring a lot of goals. I’m seeing goals on both sides in this game.