Marseille vs Toulouse Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Marseille vs Toulouse picks, predicted lineups, odds and Same Game Parlay ideas for this Ligue 1 game, plus our prediction and team news before kickoff.
Grayson Parker - November 1, 2026, 10:53 AM EST
6 minutesMarseille vs Toulouse Game Preview
Competition | French Ligue 1 |
|---|---|
Game Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Marseille, CEPAC Vélodrome |
Marseille host Toulouse at the CEPAC Vélodrome on Sunday in French Ligue 1, and our Marseille vs Toulouse prediction starts with a home attack that simply keeps scoring.
Marseille have won their last 3 games in Ligue 1, and they're doing it by outgunning people. The attack is humming. The defense is a different conversation.
Toulouse sit 11th in the standings but arrive unbeaten in their last 5 Ligue 1 games. That's a stubborn group that's hard to put away.
The head-to-head is lopsided. Marseille are undefeated in their last 28 games against Toulouse in all competitions, so the visitors have a long way to go to flip this matchup.
Marseille vs Toulouse Recent Results
Marseille don't do ties. They've won half of their Ligue 1 games and lost the other half, with nothing in between. The latest was a wild 4-3 win over Le Havre at the Vélodrome, with Himad Abdelli and Igor Paixão among four different scorers. They've scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 Ligue 1 games.
Toulouse are the opposite, with half of their eight Ligue 1 games ending level. The latest was a scoreless home tie with Troyes. Casper Tengstedt is the man to watch, having found the net in 4 of 5 recent Ligue 1 outings, and this group has a real knack for coming back from losing positions.
Marseille vs Toulouse Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Marseille: Derek Cornelius (Injured/out)
Toulouse: Rafik Messali (Injured/out), Mathys Niflore (Doubtful), Sion Oppong (Injured/doubtful)
Marseille
Derek Cornelius is out with a hip injury and isn't expected back until January, but Alexi Koum is available again. The Marseille vs Toulouse lineups point to a 4-2-3-1 for the hosts, with Himad Abdelli pulling the strings behind Amine Gouiri.
Toulouse
Rafik Messali is ruled out. Mathys Niflore is a doubt, and Sion Oppong is also questionable with a calf injury. Ismaïl Diallo is expected to start at right back.
Marseille vs Toulouse Predicted Lineup
Marseille
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) Jeffrey de Lange; Timothy Weah, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; Tochukwu Nnadi, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg; Amine Harit, Himad Abdelli, Igor Paixão; Amine Gouiri
Toulouse
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) Guillaume Restes; Ismaïl Diallo, Mark McKenzie, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Christ Tapé; Aron Dønnum, Cristian Cásseres, Niko Sigur, Thomas Jørgensen; Jacen Russell-Rowe, Casper Tengstedt
Marseille vs Toulouse Key Stats & Game Facts
- Marseille have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 games vs Toulouse in Ligue 1.
- There have been 11+ shots on target in 5 of Marseille's last 6 games in Ligue 1.
- Himad Abdelli has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances in Ligue 1.
- Emerson has provided assists in 3 of his last 3 appearances in Ligue 1.
- Casper Tengstedt has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 4 appearances in Ligue 1.
Marseille vs Toulouse Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Marseille take this one in a wide-open, messy game with both teams on the scoresheet. Finishing is the best weapon on the field, and the home side owns it. The Marseille vs Toulouse betting odds lean the same way, with Marseille at +102 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. Toulouse can land punches, but Abdelli behind Gouiri gives the hosts more firepower than the visitors can contain for a full 90 minutes.
Best Picks
Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projections point to a high-scoring game between Marseille and Toulouse. The first of our Marseille vs Toulouse best picks sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and the projection backs it, landing at 3.77 total goals. The recent head-to-head says the same thing, with 4+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 Ligue 1 meetings between these clubs.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both Marseille and Toulouse are expected to find the net. This pick lives in the Both Teams To Score market. Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 Ligue 1 meetings between Marseille and Toulouse, and Marseille's biggest flaw is keeping opponents from creating good looks. Toulouse have also scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away games against Marseille in all competitions.
Marseille vs Toulouse Same Game Parlay
Our Marseille vs Toulouse same game parlay picks back three in-form attackers: Himad Abdelli to score, Emerson to assist, and Casper Tengstedt to keep shooting.
Himad Abdelli in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He's scored in 3 straight Ligue 1 appearances and sits right in the middle of Marseille's attack.
Emerson Over 0.5 in the Player Assists market. The left back is a perfect 3 for 3 in recent Ligue 1 outings when it comes to setting up goals.
Casper Tengstedt Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. The forward isn't shy, reaching 3+ attempts every time out across a recent four-game Ligue 1 stretch.
Casper Tengstedt Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He's tested the goalkeeper at least once in 5 of 5 recent league games in Ligue 1.
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Marseille vs Toulouse Talking Points
Watch Marseille's left flank. Attacking down the left is the hosts' signature move, with Emerson pushing on and Igor Paixão cutting inside, and that runs straight into a Toulouse side that likes to attack down the right through Aron Dønnum. Whoever wins that side of the field shapes the game. Up front, Amine Gouiri has five Ligue 1 goals this season and should feed off the service. The worry for Marseille is in the air, where aerial duels are a weakness and Toulouse count them as a strength.
Marseille vs Toulouse Predictions FAQs
When is the Marseille vs Toulouse Ligue 1 game?
The game is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is Marseille vs Toulouse being played?
The game is being played at CEPAC Vélodrome in Marseille.
What formations are predicted for Marseille vs Toulouse?
Marseille are predicted to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and Toulouse in a 4-4-2, based on the probable lineups.
Who is injured or doubtful for Marseille vs Toulouse?
Derek Cornelius is out injured for Marseille. Rafik Messali is ruled out for Toulouse, while Mathys Niflore and Sion Oppong are doubtful.
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