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Sunday, 20 September 2026

Orange Vélodrome · Referee François Letexier, France · Analysis updated 19:48 UTC

Marseille vs Paris Saint Germain Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.99 expected goals for Marseille and 2.01 for Paris Saint Germain, a combined total of 3.00. That distribution gives Paris Saint Germain the largest share of the 1X2 market at 61%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 0–2 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 61% 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

Paris Saint Germain win

61.0% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

0.99 – 2.01

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

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Paris Saint Germain away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Paris Saint Germain to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 61%, against 18% / 21% / 61% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.99 goals for Marseille and 2.01 for Paris Saint Germain, a combined 3.00 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Marseille win18%
Draw21%
Paris Saint Germain win61%

Double chance 1X

39%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

82%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 0–210.1%
  • 0–110.0%
  • 1–210.0%
  • 1–19.9%
  • 0–36.7%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 9.4%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.62 (model 45.6% vs market 35.5%, edge +10.1 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.6235.5%45.6%2.19+10.1
Double chanceHome/Draw2.5038.0%39.0%2.56+1.0
Match resultDraw4.4020.8%21.1%4.74+0.3
Match resultAway1.5060.9%61.0%1.64+0.1
Match resultHome5.0018.3%17.9%5.59-0.4
Double chanceHome/Away1.2079.3%78.9%1.27-0.4
Double chanceDraw/Away1.1582.7%82.1%1.22-0.6
Both teams to scoreYes1.4464.5%54.4%1.84-10.1

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

  • 2026-10-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Estac Troyes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris Saint Germain · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Beşiktaş · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Rennes · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris FC · 2-3 (L)

Paris Saint Germain

  • 2026-10-10T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Le Mans · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Marseille · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Stade Brestois 29 · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Slovan Bratislava · 6-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T19:05:00.000Z · H vs Monaco · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Monaco6420514
2Lille6411513
3Rennes6411213
4Lyon6321711
5Paris FC6321411
6Paris Saint Germain6321311
7Stade Brestois 29622238
8Lorient622208
9Nice6222-28
10Lens621317
11Strasbourg6213-17
12Angers6213-37
13Marseille620416
14Le Mans6132-26
15Toulouse6132-26
16Auxerre6204-86
17Estac Troyes6114-94
18Le Havre6024-42

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Paris Saint Germain win, at 61.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 58%.

A 61% 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.