Ligue 1 Regular Season - 28
Monaco 2 - 1 FT Marseille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' L. Camara
F. Medina 34'
HT
59' A. Golovin (J. Teze)
65' ↓ M. Coulibaly ↑A. Bamba
65' ↓ C. Mawissa ↑K. Diatta
71' T. Kehrer
↓ H. J. Traore ↑E. Nwaneri 73'
74' F. Balogun
75' ↓ A. Golovin ↑A. Fati
↓ C. Egan-Riley ↑L. Balerdi 77'
84' ↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth
84' ↓ M. Akliouche ↑S. Adingra
A. Gouiri (F. Medina) 85'
L. Balerdi 87'
↓ T. Weah ↑Emerson 89'
↓ P. Hojbjerg ↑H. Abdelli 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Hrádecký 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Zakaria 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wout Faes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jordan Teze 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Lamine Camara 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
69
Passes
16
Duels
Christian Mawissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Aleksandr Golovin 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Folarin Balogun
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Philipp Köhn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eric Dier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Pogba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansu Fati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Benjamin Pavard 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Facundo Medina
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Timothy Weah 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
36%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Quinten Timber
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hamed Junior Traorè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Gouiri 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Jeffrey de Lange
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emerson Palmieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tochukwu Nnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Marseille | 1 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 04/12/2025 | Monaco | 3 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 12/01/2024 | Marseille | 2 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 01/27/2024 | Marseille | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 09/30/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 01/28/2023 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
Monaco Win
Marseille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 28 GD: +27
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +10
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -11
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -22
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -21
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 27 | 63 | 61 | 23 | +38 | |
| 2 | Lens | 29 | 62 | 57 | 29 | +28 | |
| 3 | Lille | 30 | 54 | 49 | 34 | +15 | |
| 4 | Marseille | 30 | 52 | 58 | 40 | +18 | |
| 5 | Lyon | 29 | 51 | 43 | 29 | +14 | |
| 6 | Rennes | 29 | 50 | 49 | 41 | +8 | |
| 7 | Monaco | 30 | 49 | 50 | 45 | +5 | |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 28 | 43 | 46 | 34 | +12 | |
| 9 | Lorient | 30 | 41 | 40 | 44 | -4 | |
| 10 | Toulouse | 30 | 37 | 41 | 42 | -1 | |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 28 | 36 | 37 | 43 | -6 | |
| 12 | Paris FC | 29 | 35 | 37 | 45 | -8 | |
| 13 | Angers | 30 | 34 | 26 | 40 | -14 | |
| 14 | Le Havre | 30 | 30 | 25 | 38 | -13 | |
| 15 | Nice | 30 | 29 | 34 | 56 | -22 | |
| 16 | Auxerre | 30 | 27 | 25 | 37 | -12 | |
| 17 | Nantes | 28 | 19 | 24 | 45 | -21 | |
| 18 | Metz | 29 | 15 | 26 | 63 | -37 |
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 29 GD: +28
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 29 GD: +14
P: 29 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -22
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 29 GD: -37
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Monaco Survive Marseille Onslaught
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Monaco ruthlessly punished a wasteful Marseille side to secure three vital points in the fierce race for European qualification.
Weathering the Storm
Marseille came out with clear intent at Stade Louis II, looking to dictate the tempo and pepper the hosts' goal from the outset. The visitors edged possession slightly, but it was their staggering shot volume that truly defined the early exchanges and set the tone. Displaying a remarkably high Intensity right from the opening whistle, Marseille consistently found spaces between the lines and eventually registered 19 total attempts over the ninety minutes. Yet, despite their aggressive push and an impressive 2.11 expected goals tally, they found an immovable brick wall between the posts. Lukáš Hrádecký put on an absolute masterclass for the home side, pulling off an incredible seven saves. His heroics kept Monaco firmly in the contest while weathering a relentless offensive storm that would have broken lesser teams.
Against the Run of Play
The true Balance of power shifted dramatically in the second half, turning the match on its head. Completely against the run of play, Monaco struck with clinical precision in the 59th minute. A swift attacking move culminated when A. Golovin found the back of the net, perfectly set up by a well-timed pass from J. Teze. The momentum flipped in an instant as the hosts suddenly gained immense confidence from their breakthrough. Just fifteen minutes later, F. Balogun doubled the advantage with a lethal killer blow, harshly punishing Marseille for their earlier profligacy in front of goal. The visitors, who had previously controlled the narrative, suddenly found themselves staring down a steep deficit despite thoroughly dominating the overall offensive metrics.
A Late Scare
Despite the daunting scoreline, Marseille refused to surrender easily, raising the Stakes in the tense dying minutes. A. Gouiri finally breached the Monaco defence in the 85th minute, converting a smart sequence after combining effectively with F. Medina. That late strike set up a nail-biting finale that had the home fans holding their breath, but Monaco held their nerve to secure a famous 2-1 victory. This result severely impacts the Champions League qualification spots, pulling sixth-placed Monaco significantly closer to third-placed Marseille in the league table. It was a classic display of ruthless efficiency trumping sheer volume, leaving the away side to bitterly rue their missed opportunities while the hosts celebrate a monumental step forward in their season.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Monaco's season?
This vital victory tightens the gap in the European standings, keeping Monaco firmly in the hunt for a coveted Champions League qualification spot.
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.
A High-Stakes Shootout for the Top Three
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. With just three points separating these bitter rivals, this Mediterranean derby will fundamentally reshape the race for Champions League football.
The Setup
Monaco are an absolute juggernaut right now. A flawless five-match winning run pushes their Form rating through the roof. At the Stade Louis II, they smell blood and have genuine top-three aspirations. Marseille currently sit third, clinging to a precarious three-point cushion over their hosts. But OM's erratic recent performances make them vulnerable. The tight Balance rating highlights a matchup where tactical discipline will trump chaotic energy. Even with a modest Stakes metric on paper, the fierce reality of this crucial top-four clash is undeniable.
Key Battle
Folarin Balogun is terrifying defenses. The Monaco hitman is burying chances at an alarming rate, fueling his side's elite Stars metric. Trying to match that blistering firepower is Mason Greenwood for the visitors. The Marseille creator needs to unlock a stubborn home defense to keep OM's precious podium dreams alive against a rising tide.
Our Prediction
Momentum is a powerful force in football. Monaco’s offensive machinery is clicking flawlessly, while Marseille look increasingly fragile on the road. Expect the home side to dictate the tempo early and secure a thrilling 2-1 victory, dragging Marseille down into a grueling, multi-team brawl for those vital Champions League spots.