PSG have won each of the last five Classiques, with Marseille enjoying only two victories in 32 encounters with their fiercest rivals, losing 26, their most-recent Ligue 1 victory at Stade Vélodrome coming in 2011; Loïc Rémy, Morgan Amalfitano and André Ayew the scorers back then.
Marseille vs PSG preview
Paris Saint-Germain won four trophies last season, crowned European champions for the very first time, thereby in the running for six this time round, so will they continue their perfect start to the campaign? On Wednesday night, les Rouge-et-Bleu commenced the defence of their Champions League title with a statement victory, demolishing Atalanta 4-0 at Parc des Princes. Marquinhos broke the deadlock inside three minutes, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Gonçalo Ramos on target thereafter, meaning the fact that Bradley Barcola took one of the tamest spot-kick you're ever likely to see, easily saved by Marco Carnesecchi, was a mere footnote by the end.
Luis Enrique's side have already picked up the UEFA Super Cup, coming from 2-0 down to defeat Tottenham in Udine, hoping this is the start of a sextuple. In Ligue 1, as they chase a 12th title in just 14 seasons, les Parisiens have enjoyed four wins out of four so far, most notably winning 6-3 at Toulouse, in which João Neves scored one of the best hat-tricks in the history of football. Last weekend, Barcola's double downed Lens 2-0 in Paris, with PSG expected to win this trip south too.
As for Olympique de Marseille, PSG's annual visit is very much their cup final, but one that they almost always lose, so why will this time be any different? Well, les Phocéens proved that they can compete with the continent's best on Tuesday night, making their Champions League return at the Bernabéu. OM led against Real Madrid thanks to Tim Weah's strike, but were ultimately beaten 2-1 in the Spanish capital, albeit only because referee Irfan Peljto awarded the hosts two very controversial penalties.
Back in Ligue 1, les Olympiens have lost both away games but won both in front of their own supporters. Roberto De Zerbi's side have suffered 1-0 defeats at Rennes and Lyon in the Choc des Olympiques, but have hammered both Paris 5-2 and then Lorient 4-0 back at the Stade Vélodrome. Marseille did finish second last season, albeit 19 points adrift PSG, so a first Ligue 1 title since 2010 has never really felt further away. The Vélodrome will be absolutely rocking come Sunday night, so can Marseille end PSG's perfect start, or will les Parisiens, as always, prove to be simply too strong?
Marseille vs PSG head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 109.
- Olympique Marseille Wins: 34. Draws: 23. Paris Saint-Germain Wins: 52.
Marseille team news
English centre-back CJ Egan-Riley was sent off against Olympique Lyonnais but can return here, having served his one-match suspsnion against Loreint, coming off the bench in Madrid.
Elsewhere, Geoffrey Kondogbia got the nod over another Englishman Angel Gomes at the base of midfield at the Bernabéu, partnering Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
In attack, Mason Greenwood has now scored 23 Ligue 1 goals since the start of last season, so will start alongside Brighton loanee Matt O'Riley and Tim Weah, who opened his OM account this week.
Olympique Marseille predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-3-3): Rulli; Pavard, Balerdi, Riley, Emerson; Kondogbia, Højbjerg, O'Riley; Greenwood, Weah, Aubameyang.
Marseille player to watch vs PSG
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 30 goals during his first stint at Marseille, spending last season at Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, before returning to the south of France in the summer, bagging a brace against Paris FC last month, so could he be the hero against the capital's other club come Sunday?
PSG team news
Luis Enrique's star-studded squad is depleted, given that both Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué suffered injuries representing France during this month's international break.
Nevertheless, the front three they put out against Atalanta wasn't bad, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola flanking Senny Mayulu, chosen over Gonçalo Ramos who scored off the bench.
In defence, Ilya Zabarnyi, who joined from Bournemouth for €63 million, has started three of four Ligue 1 matches to date, but William Pacho is likely to be Marquinhos' partner again.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Olympique Marseille: (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fábian; Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu.
PSG player to watch vs Marseille
João Neves hit the headlines for his hat-trick at Toulouse, also scoring twice at the Club World Cup, and it very much PSG's midfield metronome, so will remain key to their success.
Marseille vs PSG prediction
As outlined earlier, PSG always beat Marseille and we think this'll be no different, although expect fireworks both on and off the pitch come Sunday: Olympique Marseille 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Olympique Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1?
Olympique Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain takes place on Sunday 21 September 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).