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MARSEILLE  Mandanda Azpilicueta, Diawara, N'Koulou, Morel Lucho Gonzalez, Diarra, Cheyrou Ayew, Remy, Valbuena | PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN  Sirigu Ceara, Lugano, Sakho, Tiene Bodmer, Matuidi Menez, Pastore, NeneGameiro |
Lucho Gonzalez could also be in the frame for a start after being reduced to a cameo on Wednesday, and he could replace Jordan Ayew for the hotly-contested Clasico. Stephane Mbia returned to competitive action on Wednesday, but a high-profile game could come too early for the Cameroonian, who is still short of being match-fit.
Andre-Pierre Gignac will not feature against the Ligue 1 leaders after an alleged bust-up with the manager left him relegated to the reserve squad.
Under-fire Antoine Koumbouare has been told by sporting director Leonardo that his job is safe whatever the result at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
The PSG coach enjoys no injury concerns and will surely continue with the 4-2-3-1 formation which has seen them top Ligue 1 after 14 games.
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Olympique de Marseille sit 10th in Ligue 1 after collecting 18 points from 14 games.
- L'OM were defeated by Montpellier 1-0 last weekend, before going down to Olympiakos in the Champions League, delaying their progress to the last 16.
- The next goal OM score in this fixture will be their 100th in the Derby de France.
- Marseille have recorded 30 wins in this fixture in the league over the years, dwarfing PSG's 18.
- Paris Saint-Germain were defeated 1-0 at home by Nancy on Sunday.
- Antoine Koumbouare's men sit joint-top of Ligue 1 with 30 points so far.
- Les Parisiens will be keen to take revenge for their previous defeat away to Marseille, losing 2-1 in March.
- PSG have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 games against their arch-rivals.
- Les Parisiens will be without their fans at the Stade Velodrome, after the LFP banned away support in this fixture due to a history of trouble. OM fans will be banned at the Parc des Princes when they next meet.
Prediction
These games are never short of controversy, drama and excitement and, despite both sides needing a win after last week's setbacks, it looks as if Marseille need the victory more after a week of bust-ups and frustrating defeats.
With PSG unable to count on travelling support, it could well be OM who celebrate a narrow win at the final whistle.
With PSG unable to count on travelling support, it could well be OM who celebrate a narrow win at the final whistle.
Editor's Prediction
Marseille 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain 
