Marseille have struggled to beat Strasbourg in recent years and start the new campaign without their two top scorers. I am backing the visitors to keep this one tight a take a point.
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Marseille have a 52-29 advantage against Strasbourg alongside 35 draws. Seven of the previous 11 encounters have ended in a draw.
New Era for Marseille
Marseille finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season, Roberto De Zerbi departing in February with Habib Beye completing the campaign.
Bruno Genesio is the new manager having previously been in charge of Lyon, Rennes and Lille.
The Phocaeans won three straight preseason games, ending with a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. They lost 2-1 against Atletico Madrid last time out.
Oliveira Takes Charge of Strasbourg
Strasbourg reached the Conference League semi-finals last season and finished eighth in Ligue 1. Liam Rosenior left to join Chelsea with Gary O'Neil completing the campaign.
Hugo Oliveira is the new manager following a successful season with Famalicão. The Portuguese boss couldn’t have asked for a more disappointing preseason, losing six straight games.
The eastern club gained some confidence against Newcastle last time out, Gessime Yassine equalising in a 1-1 draw before they won the penalty shootout.