Ligue 1: Marseille – Metz, opinion, probable line-ups, match channel

Three days after their disappointment at home against Lazio Rome (2-2), the Marseillais receive the relegation Metz in the perspective of remained launched in the race for the podium in Ligue 1.

In a Velodrome which should be glowing, refueling for the third time in a row and expecting more than sixty thousand people this Sunday, OM has an obligation of result. Because with only one victory in their last five games, the Olympians are third, but under pressure from Lens, Rennes and Lyon, in a remake of the Europa League race last year. Held in check during their last two receptions in all competitions, Jorge Sampaoli’s men must absolutely take three points against Metz, to be able to put pressure on Nice, runner-up to PSG.

Opposite, Metz is in total crisis, with only one success acquired this season, on the lawn of Brest (1-2). With eight defeats and four draws, Frédéric Antonetti’s men are penultimate in Ligue 1, and the situation has not improved for several weeks. Remaining on a draw against Saint-Étienne, the Messins must now bring back points from a Vélodrome which will be more than hostile to them, a necessary step in the race to maintain already launched.

Editor’s opinion: 2-0

Without trembling and finally with defensive serenity, Marseille should ensure a valuable success in the race for Europe, a victory that could seal the future of Frédéréic Antonetti on the bench of Lorraine.

Probable compositions

Marseille: Lopez – Saliba, Caleta-Car, Peres – Lirola, Rongier, Kamara, Ünder – Payet, Guendouzi – Milik

Metz: Oukidja – Centonze, Bronn, Jemerson, Kouyaté, Delaine – Maïga, N’Doram, Sarr – Boulaya – De Préville

Match channel

The meeting will be to follow on the antennas of Premier Video Premier League this Sunday at 1:00 p.m.