Marseille/PSG – Opponent profile: Génésio must make do | OneFootball

This Sunday, September 20, Paris Saint-Germain (7th) take on Olympique de Marseille (13th) at the Stade Vélodrome (kick-off at 8:45 pm, live on Ligue1+) on Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. And as before every match, here is a look at the Parisians’ opponent.

OM’s situation –

After somewhat chaotic years, Marseille tried to find stability during the summer of 2024 with the arrival of coach Roberto De Zerbi. But he has an “explosive” temperament, so it is not particularly surprising that it did not last in the long run. Especially given the highly questionable management at board level and the many twists and turns within it.

OM began a new chapter this summer. Stéphane Richard came in as president to replace Pablo Longoria, while Grégory Lorenzi replaced Medhi Benatia as sporting director. There is even a new logo. But the owner is still Frank McCourt, and there was no talk of investing during the transfer window. On the contrary, there were mostly departures.

Not exactly the best way to help new coach Bruno Génésio get this new adventure off to a strong start. After a flying start against Strasbourg (4-0), Marseille then suffered 3 straight league defeats.

Summer 2026 transfer window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

Main statistics –

This season, OM have the 6th-best attack in Ligue 1 with 6 goals scored (leaders Strasbourg have 9, while bottom side Nice have 1), and the 9th-best defense with 6 goals conceded (the best – Lille, Monaco, OL and Paris FC – have 2, while the worst, Auxerre, have 11).

Marseille’s top scorer is Amine Gouiri (26-year-old striker); with 4 goals, he is 2nd in the league (1st is Kamory Doumbia with 4 goals). Angel Gomes (26-year-old midfielder) is the club’s top assist provider, with 1 assist, which puts him 40th in Ligue 1 (Panos Katseris is first with 3 assists).

OM’s last 5 matches –

Only Marseille’s possession is listed, and OM’s shots are given first (when the data is available).

08/21/2026 (Ligue 1) – Marseille/Strasbourg (down to 10 men in the 59th minute at 1-0): 4-0. In a 4-2-3-1. 67% possession. 14 shots, including 8 on target, to 5 shots (1 on target).

08/30/2026 (Ligue 1) – Monaco/Marseille: 2-0. In a 4-2-3-1. 64% possession. 10 shots, including 2 on target, to 9 shots (5 on target).

09/06/2026 (Ligue 1) – Marseille/Paris FC: 2-3. In a 4-1-4-1. 60% possession. 12 shots, including 4 on target, to 16 shots (7 on target).

09/11/2026 (Ligue 1) – Rennes/Marseille: 1-0. In a 4-1-4-1. 51% possession. 12 shots, including 5 on target, to 19 shots (6 on target).

09/17/2026 (Europa League) – Besiktas/Marseille: 4-1. In a 4-2-3-1. 45% possession. 14 shots, including 2 on target, to 18 shots (7 on target).

The squad –

Unavailable – Kondogbia, Nnadi (injury).

Probable lineup in a 4-2-3-1.

Gouiri

Paixão – Gomes – Abdallah

Abdelli – Hojbjerg

Emerson – Aguerd – Egan-Riley – Weah

De Lange

OM’s playing style.

In keeping with last season, OM want to play attacking, proactive football. Sitting deep and hitting on the counter is not really the plan. At least, not usually. An adjustment against PSG is certainly possible. But we could see a Marseille side determined to take the initiative at home and try to put Paris under pressure.

Be careful: any mistake that gives the Parisians space could be very costly. But they will also need to be ready to fight for every ball if they want to avoid being overrun in this Classique.

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