Under pressure after a rout in Monaco, Olympique de Marseille must imperatively react this Saturday at the Vélodrome, against a Montpellier, almost, relegated. This southern derby, which could have been a simple formality, takes a more tense turn in a climate increased by doubts around Roberto de Zerbi.
OM back to the wall facing the red lantern
The Italian coach did not chew his words this week:
“The problem is not tactical, but mental. »» After five defeats in the last seven games, the technician recognizes a form of fracture in the attitude of his group. The lack of continuity between half-time, lack of responsiveness, and especially defensive fragility (41 goals conceded) weigh the club's ambitions in the Champions League race.
However, at home, OM remains solid: five victories in the last seven outings at the Vélodrome in Ligue 1. And the evening opponent does not seem to be armed to resist.
Zerbi's OM no longer has the right to make mistakes.
Montpellier by the abyss
With ten consecutive defeats, Montpellier holds the worst series in progress in the five major European championships. The change of coach, with the arrival of Zoumana Camara, is not an electroshoc. The former Parisian defender recognized that the maintenance was no longer realistic, and insisted on his will to
“Prepare for the future”.
The context is deleterious in Hérault. The anger of President Nicollin, the frontal criticisms on the engagement of the players, and the recent match arrested against Saint-Etienne left traces. Last weekend, the Pailladins sank without resistance to Angers (0-2).
In Ligue 1, OM remains on 11 games without defeat against Montpellier, and has lost only twice at home against this opponent since the post-war period. If the Phocaeans want to start from the front, this 30th day offers an ideal opportunity. But De Zerbi warns: “The result will depend on our desire, not words. »»
OM – Montpellier schedule
| 📍 Practical info | |
|---|---|
| 🏟️ Match | Marseille – Montpellier |
| 📅 Date | Saturday April 20, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 9:05 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏟️ Stadium | Vélodrome stadium, Marseille |
| ⚽ Competition | 30th day of Ligue 1 |
The probable compos of the OM – Montpellier match
OM: Rulli – Kondogbia, Cornelius, Murillo – Luis Henrique, Höjbjerg, Bennacer, Merlin – Greenwood, Rabiot – Gouiri.
Montpellier: Lecomte-Ndollo Bille, Kouyaté, Omeragic, Mouanga, Sainte-Luce-Coulibaly, Ferri, Chotard, Savanier-Khazri.
On which chain to follow the OM – Montpellier match?
| 📺 TV & streaming diffusion | |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | Dazn, available via Mycanal And Video premium |
| 🌍 Mena | beIN SPORTS MENA 4, Streaming on BeIN Connect Or Tod |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Dazn |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Dazn |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV 4 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Okko Sport |
| 🇧🇦 Balkans | Arena Sport 1 |
| 🌍 French -speaking Africa | TV5monde Africa |
