Monaco won the last one between these two 2-1 in Marseille back in April, so they’ll fancy their chances again at home - but honestly, this one has “goals” written all over it.

Marseille just put four past Strasbourg on opening weekend and look sharp, while Monaco have a pile-up of attacking injuries that could bite them in a big game like this.

Quick Picks

Our Pick: Both Teams To Score - Yes

Market Lean: We have BTTS leaning Yes and the goals line leaning Over

Head-to-Head Edge: Monaco won the most recent meeting between these two 2-1

Monaco’s injury-hit attack under the spotlight

Let’s be honest for a second: Monaco’s forward line is looking pretty thin right now.

Ansu Fati, Matthis Abline and Aleksandr Golovin are all reportedly out, and Folarin Balogun is a doubt per third-party reports. That’s a serious dent in your attacking options, and it comes at the worst possible time.

Monaco did open their Ligue 1 season well enough with a 1-0 win at Le Havre through an Eric Dier header, so it’s not like they’re broken. But grinding out a 1-0 at Le Havre is one thing. Facing a Marseille side that just cruised past Strasbourg 4-0 is a completely different test.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026

Kick-off: 4:45 am AEST

Venue: Stade Louis II

Local Kick-off: Sunday, August 30, 2026, 8:45 pm CEST

How to watch AS Monaco vs Olympique de Marseille in Australia

Kick-off locally is Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:45 pm CEST, which lands at 4:45 am AEST on the Monday morning for Australian viewers.

Fans wanting to catch this Ligue 1 clash should check catching the Ligue 1 live in Australia for viewing options, and those chasing other live sport can browse the full list of sports you can watch live . Sportsbet live streaming is not confirmed as available for this fixture.

Why the goals could flow both ways

Marseille look like they mean business this season. That 4-0 opening-round win over Strasbourg wasn’t a fluke either, as this is a side that closed last term with some big scoring performances, including 5-2 at Angers and 3-1 at Lens back in January. They can score, and they do it in bunches.

Monaco can find the net too, even with the injuries. Dier popped up against Le Havre, and there are still options on the bench that can hurt Marseille.

Sure, the visitors also shipped goals in last season’s Champions League nights against Liverpool and Club Brugge, so this isn’t a watertight defence coming down from Provence. Both ends of the pitch look live to me.

AS Monaco vs Olympique de Marseille Prediction

Both Teams To Score looks the sensible angle here . Monaco have a pile-up of attacking absentees, sure, but they’ve still got enough to trouble any defence at Louis II, and the head-to-head shows they can beat this Marseille outfit.

On the other side, Marseille arrive with real momentum after that Strasbourg demolition, and their attack looks primed. Sportsbet’s own market direction leans toward goals at both ends, and we think that’s the right read.

What could go wrong? Maybe Monaco’s missing forwards leave them toothless and this ends up 2-0 or 3-0 to Marseille. It’s a real risk.

But even in that scenario, Marseille aren’t exactly rock-solid at the back either, so there’s a route to goal for the hosts. For a broader look at this round, check tips for betting on the European soccer .