OM v PSG – Marseille preview: another busy transfer window | OneFootball

This Monday, September 22, Paris Saint-Germain faces Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome (kick-off at 8:45 PM, broadcast on Ligue1+) during the 5th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. And as before every match, here is a presentation of PSG’s opponent.

The situation at OM –

After a few somewhat chaotic years, Marseille has somewhat stabilized since the summer of 2024 with the arrival of coach Roberto De Zerbi. He has an “explosive” temperament, but for now, it fits quite well. However, the transfer market remains very active, and the squad changes a lot. At least there have been some rather interesting signings to bring progress to the team. In a tumultuous start to the season, OM is currently 7th.

The 2025 summer transfer window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

Main statistics –

This season, Marseille has the 3rd best attack in Ligue 1 with 9 goals scored (the leader, Lille, has 13, and the last, Nantes, has 1), and is among the 4th best defenses with 4 goals conceded (Lyon, Strasbourg, Angers, and Nantes are the best defenses with 3 goals conceded, the last, Lorient, has 12).

The top Marseille scorers are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (34-year-old striker) and Mason Greenwood (25-year-old forward), with 2 goals each, ranking 21st and 22nd in the league (the Ligue 1 leader is Bradley Barcola with 3 goals). Greenwood is the club’s top assist provider, with 3 assists, and he is 2nd in Ligue 1 (Felix Correia is first with 3 assists).

The last 5 OM matches –

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

15/08/2025 (Ligue 1) – Rennes (down to 10 men in the 31st minute, 0-0)/Marseille: 1-0. In 3-2-4-1. 73% possession. 24 shots, 2 on target vs. 12 shots (5 on target).

23/08/2025 (Ligue 1) – Marseille/Paris FC: 5-2. In 4-2-3-1. 61% possession. 11 shots, 7 on target vs. 8 shots (4 on target).

31/08/2025 (Ligue 1) – Lyon/Marseille (down to 10 men in the 63rd minute, 1-0): 1-0. In 4-2-3-1. 42% possession. 5 shots, 2 on target vs. 18 shots (6 on target).

12/09/2025 (Ligue 1) – Marseille/Lorient (down to 10 men): 4-0. In 4-2-3-1. 73% possession. 15 shots, 8 on target vs. 4 shots (1 on target).

16/09/2025 (Champions League) – Real Madrid (down to 10 men in the 72nd minute, 1-1)/Marseille: 2-1. In 4-2-3-1. 57% possession. 15 shots, 5 on target vs. 28 shots (15 on target)

The probable lineup in 4-2-3-1.

Aubameyang

Weah – O’Riley – Greenwood

Gomes – Hojbjerg

Emerson – Aguerd – Balerdi – Pavard

Rulli

OM’s style of play.

De Zerbi quite clearly likes attacking football, with the idea of playing high and multiplying passes to create openings. And above all, not to suffer. This promises a very intense match against PSG, who also have very attacking ideas.

Perhaps there will be some adaptation against Paris, with a slightly more defensive approach. But it is more likely that Marseille will look to put on the pressure.

It should also be noted that Marseille’s matches are often marked by a red card. The Classico could be a bit “explosive.” They will need to match the intensity, while avoiding excess.

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