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Monaco vs Marseille Prediction – Ligue 1 Round 29 Match Preview & Betting Tips (April 12, 2025)

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Monaco vs Marseille – Ligue 1 Round 29 Preview & Prediction (April 12, 2025)

Ligue 1’s Round 29 brings us a high-stakes clash at the Stade Louis II as AS Monaco welcome Olympique de Marseille on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (16:00 CET-2). With both sides fighting for European places, this classic southern derby promises drama, tactical intrigue, and potential fireworks on the pitch.

🔴 Monaco in 2025: Efficient and In Form

Monaco have found their rhythm in 2025. Since the turn of the year, they’ve registered 18 points in 9 Ligue 1 games, cementing their place in the top 4. Under Adi Hütter, the team looks balanced — clinical in front of goal and organized defensively.

Wissam Ben Yedder remains a reliable goal threat, while Maghnes Akliouche has emerged as one of the league’s brightest young stars. Monaco’s midfield duo of Youssouf Fofana and Mohamed Camara offers physicality and tactical discipline, enabling quick transitions from defense to attack.

They’ve only lost once in 2025 — a narrow 1-0 defeat to Lille — and come into this match on the back of consecutive wins over Metz (3-1) and Toulouse (2-0).

🔵 Marseille in 2025: Inconsistent and Under Pressure

2025 has been a turbulent year for Marseille. They’ve earned just 10 points from 9 matches, struggling to find consistency in both results and performances. Their away form, in particular, is troubling: only 1 win on the road in 2025.

Jean-Louis Gasset’s side has shown glimpses of their potential, particularly in their 2-1 win over Rennes and a gritty 0-0 draw against PSG, but they’ve dropped crucial points against lower-half teams like Clermont and Strasbourg.

Injuries haven’t helped. Key players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jonathan Clauss have missed chunks of the season, leaving the attack looking blunt and the defense exposed.

📊 Ligue 1 Table Before Round 29

  • Monaco: 3rd place – 55 points (W16 D7 L5)

  • Marseille: 8th place – 42 points (W11 D9 L8)

With only six rounds left, Monaco are battling to secure Champions League football, while Marseille are desperately clinging to hopes of a European spot.

🔙 Recent Head-to-Head

  • The reverse fixture in January 2025 ended in a thrilling 3-2 win for Monaco at the Vélodrome.

  • Monaco have won 3 of the last 4 Ligue 1 meetings against Marseille.

  • Marseille’s last win at the Stade Louis II came back in 2020.

🧠 Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco (4-2-3-1):
Köhn – Vanderson, Maripán, Salisu, Jakobs – Fofana, Camara – Akliouche, Golovin, Diatta – Ben Yedder

Key Player: Maghnes Akliouche – Creative, unpredictable, and thriving in 2025.

Marseille (4-3-3):
López – Clauss, Gigot, Balerdi, Merlin – Veretout, Rongier, Kondogbia – Ndiaye, Aubameyang, Harit

Key Player: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – He’ll be crucial if OM are to break through Monaco’s backline.

📈 Key Stats (2025 Performance)

  • Monaco are unbeaten at home in Ligue 1 in 2025 (4W, 1D).

  • They’ve scored 2+ goals in 7 of their last 9 matches.

  • Marseille have won only 1 away game since January.

  • OM have conceded 14 goals in their last 6 away matches.

🧩 Tactical Breakdown

Monaco’s strength lies in their ability to stretch the field and hit with pace in the wide areas. With Golovin orchestrating and Akliouche drifting between the lines, Marseille will need to stay compact and disciplined. However, OM’s tendency to lose midfield duels could allow Monaco to dominate possession and territory.

Expect Monaco to press aggressively and look to exploit Marseille’s vulnerability on counterattacks. Aubameyang’s experience may offer OM a moment or two, but defensively, they could struggle to keep up with Monaco’s quick combinations and off-the-ball movement.

🔮 Score Prediction: Monaco 2-0 Marseille

Given current form and the consistency Monaco have displayed at home, they enter this clash as strong favourites. Marseille’s away struggles and lack of midfield control could be exposed again. Expect Monaco to take charge early and maintain control throughout.

🗓️ Match Summary

  • Fixture: Monaco vs Marseille

  • Competition: Ligue 1 – Round 29

  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

  • Kick-off: 16:00 CET-2

  • Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco

🧠 Betting Tips

  • ✅ Monaco to Win – Their home form is rock-solid.

  • ✅ Under 3.5 Goals – Monaco have controlled tempo in recent matches.

  • ✅ Anytime Goalscorer – Ben Yedder – The veteran striker loves scoring in big games.