France · Ligue 1 · Matchweek 318:45
MarseilleWWLLL

2 – 3

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Paris FCLWLWD

Orange Vélodrome · Referee Clement Turpin, France · Analysis updated 09:43 UTC

Marseille vs Paris FC Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.49 expected goals for Marseille and 0.96 for Paris FC, a combined total of 2.45. That distribution gives Marseille the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 44% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Marseille win

49.5% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.49 – 0.96

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Marseille home form

    3 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Paris FC away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Marseille to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 26% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.49 goals for Marseille and 0.96 for Paris FC, a combined 2.45 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Marseille win50%
Draw26%
Paris FC win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

51%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals70%
Over 2.5 goals44%
Over 3.5 goals23%
Both teams to score48%

Correct score

  • 1–012.9%
  • 1–112.3%
  • 2–09.6%
  • 2–19.2%
  • 0–08.6%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 8.9%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.30 (model 52.2% vs market 41.3%, edge +10.9 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.3041.3%52.2%1.92+10.9
Double chanceDraw/Away1.9149.4%50.5%1.98+1.1
Double chanceHome/Away1.2973.2%73.8%1.36+0.6
Match resultAway3.8024.2%24.3%4.12+0.1
Match resultDraw3.5026.2%26.2%3.82-0.0
Match resultHome1.8549.6%49.5%2.02-0.1
Double chanceHome/Draw1.2277.4%75.7%1.32-1.7
Both teams to scoreYes1.6258.7%47.8%2.09-10.9

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Marseille

  • 2026-10-22T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Sturm Graz · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Angers · 5-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-15T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Olympiakos Piraeus · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Estac Troyes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris Saint Germain · 1-2 (L)

Paris FC

  • 2026-10-10T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Lorient · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T15:15:00.000Z · H vs Strasbourg · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Lyon · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Marseille · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-08-30T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Nice · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-01-31T16:00:00.000Z · Marseille 2-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
  • 2025-08-23T15:00:00.000Z · Marseille 5-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Lyon7421814
2Paris Saint Germain7421514
3Lille7421514
4Paris FC8422414
5Monaco7421414
6Lens8413413
7Rennes7412113
8Lorient7322111
9Nice8323-211
10Marseille730449
11Stade Brestois 29823329
12Toulouse723219
13Auxerre7304-69
14Strasbourg7214-37
15Angers7214-67
16Le Mans7133-56
17Estac Troyes7115-114
18Le Havre7025-62

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Marseille win, at 49.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 48% and over 2.5 goals at 44%.

A 50% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.