Ligue 1 Gameweek 1
Marseille 4 - 0 FT Strasbourg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' A. Gouiri (A. Gomes)
S. Amo-Ameyaw 48'
S. El Mourabet 59'
S. Mara 61'
66' A. Gouiri
↓ S. Amo-Ameyaw ↑G. Reyna 69'
↓ D. Sousa ↑P. Demba 69'
↓ S. Mara ↑J. Ortega 69'
75' ↓ C. Egan-Riley ↑N. Aguerd
79' N. Aguerd
↓ G. Antwi ↑M. Del Blanco 79'
↓ S. Nanasi ↑F. Balde 79'
83' ↓ G. Kondogbia ↑D. Cornelius
83' ↓ H. Abdelli ↑T. Nnadi
83' ↓ A. Harit ↑K. Abdallah
89' K. Abdallah
90'+1 ↓ A. Gomes ↑N. Maupay
90'+6 P. Hojbjerg
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Jeffrey de Lange 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Weah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Geoffrey Kondogbia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Emerson Palmieri 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
André Gomes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Amine Harit
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Amine Gouiri 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8
Rating
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Théo Vermot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Derek Cornelius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nayef Aguerd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelyann Bezahaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tochukwu Nnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keyliane Abdallah
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Tadjidine Mmadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Filip Jörgensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guéla Doué 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Andrew Omobamidele 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Lucas Høgsberg 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Genesis Antwi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Diogo Sousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Samir El Mourabet
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Gessime Yassine
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Miłosz Piekutowski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mateo Del Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeyland Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Reyna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Demba Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ghianny Kodia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacobo Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | Marseille | 2 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 09/26/2025 | Strasbourg | 1 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 01/19/2025 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 09/29/2024 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 01/12/2024 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 11/25/2023 | Strasbourg | 1 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 03/12/2023 | Marseille | 2 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 10/29/2022 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 05/21/2022 | Marseille | 4 - 0 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 12/12/2021 | Strasbourg | 0 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
02/14/2026
09/26/2025
01/19/2025
09/29/2024
01/12/2024
11/25/2023
03/12/2023
10/29/2022
05/21/2022
12/12/2021
Marseille Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Marseille
Strasbourg
Marseille
Strasbourg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Marseille's Second-Half Avalanche Buries Strasbourg
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A ruthless second-half performance saw the hosts capitalize on a crucial red card to turn a frustrating stalemate into an emphatic opening-day rout.
The Initial Stalemate
The atmosphere inside the CEPAC Vélodrome was electric from the first whistle, but the opening forty-five minutes tested the patience of the home faithful. Marseille took immediate control of the tempo, dominating possession to the tune of 66% and stringing together sharp, intricate passes. However, they found themselves banging on a locked door. The Balance of the match was defined by Strasbourg's disciplined deep block, which effectively neutralised the hosts' attacking threats. The visitors were perfectly happy to absorb the pressure, restricting the home side to hopeful shots from distance that failed to trouble the goalkeeper. Despite attempting over 300 passes in the first half alone, the hosts lacked the cutting edge required to break the deadlock, leaving the match finely poised as the teams headed into the dressing rooms.
The Turning Point
The tactical chess match was blown wide open within a minute of the restart. A moment of pure vision from A. Gomes unlocked the defence, setting up A. Gouiri who expertly slotted the ball home at the 46th minute. That breakthrough fundamentally shifted the landscape of the match. Forced to abandon their defensive shell, the visitors pushed forward, causing the Intensity to spike dramatically. The pressure proved too much for the away side to handle, culminating in a disastrous 59th minute when S. El Mourabet was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Down to ten men and scrambling defensively, their resistance entirely collapsed. Just seven minutes later, Gouiri stepped up to convert a clinical penalty, securing his brace and effectively killing off the contest.
The Late Flourish
With a comfortable two-goal cushion and a numerical advantage, the hosts put on a passing clinic in the final twenty minutes. The heavy legs of the ten-man visitors were fully exposed as they chased shadows across the pitch. Understanding the early-season Stakes where goal difference can prove vital, the home side showed no mercy. Substitute K. Abdallah added his name to the scoresheet in the 89th minute, finding acres of space inside the box to finish with composure. The misery was compounded deep into stoppage time (90+6') when P. Hojbjerg fired home a fourth, wrapping up a completely dominant performance that saw them outshoot their opponents 13 to 5 and send a warning shot to the rest of the league.
Key Questions
How did the red card for S. El Mourabet impact the match?
The 59th-minute dismissal completely shattered their defensive organisation. Down to ten men, they immediately conceded a penalty, turning a narrow deficit into an unavoidable heavy defeat.
What does this mean for Marseille's season?
This emphatic opening victory establishes them as serious contenders, significantly boosting their goal difference and proving their ruthless attacking capabilities in front of their home supporters.
How did substitute Amine Gouiri change the game?
While Gouiri actually started the match, he was the ultimate game-changer. His clinical strike immediately after half-time broke the deadlock, and his penalty effectively ended the contest.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Opening Day Jitters on the South Coast
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. With both sides brushing off pre-season rust, this opening fixture lacks the gravity to be a must-watch affair.
The Setup
Matchday one of the Ligue 1 season is rarely a polished masterpiece. The Stakes are inherently low, and a rock-bottom Form rating confirms that neither side has established a domestic rhythm yet. Marseille enter as solid favourites on home soil, but a highly competitive Balance indicator suggests Strasbourg will not roll over easily. The Stars rating remains modest, though the hosts will lean heavily on the creative sparks of M. Greenwood and E. Nwaneri to unlock a stubborn visiting defence.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by Marseille's revamped attacking unit trying to dismantle Strasbourg's deep defensive block. The hosts will command possession, but they must find penetration through the lines. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to V. Barco to relieve pressure and orchestrate quick transitions from midfield. It is a classic tactical clash between attacking patience and defensive discipline.
Our Prediction
Expect a disjointed affair where clear-cut chances are at a premium. Marseille's superior individual quality should eventually shine through, but it will likely be a gritty, narrow victory ground out in the second half rather than a dominant display.