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29 October 2021, 17:22 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Clermont vs Olympique Marseille Ligue 1 Oct 31, 2021

The French Ligue 1 fixture, Clermont Foot 63 vs. Olympique Marseille kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 31, at the Stade Gabriel Montpied.

Preview Clermont Ligue 1, Oct 31, 2021

Preview Ten-men Clermont Foot lost to ten-men Nantes, 2-1, in last weekend’s Ligue 1 game at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau. Johan Gastien (R. 30’) picked up a straight red, right at the half-hour mark, after lashing out at a yellow shirt. Eight minutes later, Andrei Girotto (38’) handed Nantes the lead. One minute later, Nantes were also reduced to ten men after Sébastien Corchia (R. 39’) received the red following a reckless challenge. With numerical parity restored, Mohamed Bayo (49'), who has been in remarkable form all season, struck for the leveler four minutes after the break. Ludovic Blas (61’) eventually separated both sides, one minute after the hour. - A remarkable combination with Kolo Muani, followed up with a fantastic finish, left Clermont with their third defeat in five games: LLDWL. Clermont remains in 14th place, having picked up 13 points after 3W, 4D, & 4L. The club has a goal ratio of 1.27 goals per game, so far this season, having scored 14 goals in eleven Ligue 1 games. At their end, they have conceded 22 goals (2.0 g.c.p.g.), and have a goal difference of -8. A 4—2—3—1 formation, with Bayo at the top of the shape, is expected from Pascal Gastien in this game against Marseille. Bayo is the club’s top scorer with 6 goals.

Preview Olympique Marseille Ligue 1, Oct 31, 2021

Preview Marseille remains in 4th place, having picked up a 1-1 draw against OGC Nice. Amine Gouiri (6’) put Nice in front in the opening minutes, before Dimitri Payet (42’) struck for the equalizer three minutes to the break. The draw leaves Marseille with 19 points from 5W, 4D, & 2L, and with the form: LLWDD, ahead of this weekend's match against Clermont. Jorge Sampaoli aims for a quick return to winning ways, but Clermont could be a tough nut to crack on their day. A closer look at the numbers on both ends of the pitch leaves Marseille with a haul of 19 goals after eleven Ligue 1 games. - An average of 1.73 goals scored per game. At the other end, Les Olympiens have conceded 12 goals (1.09 goals-per-match), leaving the club with a GD of +7. Jorge Sampaoli could stick with the 3—5—1—1 formation, having Milik in attack once again in this Sunday’s fixture against Foot. Dimitri Payet is the club's top scorer with 5 goals and also has the most assists for Marseille. A haul of 4.

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