PSG vs Marseille — Match Preview
French football’s biggest rivalry goes global this Wednesday, 7 January 2026, as Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille collide in Kuwait for the Trophée des Champions. The Classique is always heated, but with a trophy on the line at the neutral Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium, the stakes are even higher.
PSG enter the final in formidable form, having won four consecutive games, including a 2–1 derby victory over Paris FC just 48 hours ago. Luis Enrique’s men are looking to avenge their 0–1 loss to Marseille in Ligue 1 back in September. Marseille, conversely, arrive on the back of a disappointing 0–2 home defeat to Nantes. Roberto De Zerbi (or current boss) needs an immediate response from his squad, led by the evergreen Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, if they are to upset the Parisians and lift the silverware.
PSG vs Marseille — Match Info
- Competition: Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup)
- Venue: Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City (Capacity: 60,000)
- Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
- Kickoff: 22:00 Local | 20:00 CET | 19:00 GMT
- Referee: TBC (LFP Appointment)
PSG vs Marseille — Match Stakes
Paris Saint-Germain:
- Win → Lifts the first trophy of 2026; avenges the September defeat to OM.
- Loss → A painful blow against their bitter rivals; raises questions about their ability to win “one-off” big games.
Olympique de Marseille:
- Win → Massive morale boost after the Nantes loss; secures silverware and bragging rights over PSG.
- Loss → Compels a crisis of confidence; highlights the gap between them and the league leaders.
PSG vs Marseille — Team News
Paris Saint-Germain:
- Lee Kang-In — Out (Thigh Injury – Creative Spark Missing)
- Safonov M. — Out (Broken Hand)
- James M. — Out (Illness)
- Lucas Chevalier — Expected to start in goal, cementing his place as the No. 1 choice.
- Midfield Control: The Portuguese trio of Neves and Vitinha will look to dictate the tempo.
Olympique de Marseille:
- Balerdi L. — Out (Inactive – Defensive Leader Missing)
- Ndjantou Q. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Defensive Reshuffle: Without Balerdi, Benjamin Pavard and Nayef Aguerd must form a rock-solid partnership to stop PSG’s rapid wingers.
- Mason Greenwood — Starts on the wing, looking to isolate Nuno Mendes.
PSG vs Marseille — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Paris Saint-Germain
- 05/01 — 2–1 vs Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 21/12 — 4–0 vs Fontenay (Coupe de France)
- 17/12 — 2–1 vs Flamengo (Intercontinental Cup)
- 13/12 — 3–2 vs Metz (Ligue 1)
- 11/12 — 0–0 vs Athletic Bilbao (UCL)
Olympique de Marseille
- 04/01 — 0–2 vs Nantes (Ligue 1)
- 21/12 — 6–0 vs Bourg en Bresse (Coupe de France)
- 15/12 — 1–0 vs Monaco (Ligue 1)
- 10/12 — 3–2 vs Union SG (UCL)
- 06/12 — 0–1 vs Lille (Ligue 1)
PSG vs Marseille — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 22/09/2025 — Marseille 1–0 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 17/03/2025 — PSG 3–1 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- 28/10/2024 — Marseille 0–3 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 01/04/2024 — Marseille 0–2 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 25/09/2023 — PSG 4–0 Marseille (Ligue 1)
PSG vs Marseille — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Doue, Barcola
Olympique de Marseille (4-2-3-1)
Rulli; Pavard, Aguerd, Egan-Riley, Weah; Vermeeren, Hojbjerg; Greenwood, Emerson, Paixao; Aubameyang
PSG vs Marseille — Impact Bench
PSG: Ramos (Goal threat), Hakimi (Pace if Zaire-Emery moves to midfield)
Marseille: Wahi (Speed), Harit (Creativity)
PSG vs Marseille — Tactical Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique will instruct his team to dominate the ball (65%+ possession) using Vitinha and Neves. The key battleground is the flanks: Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola against Marseille’s makeshift full-backs. With Timothy Weah playing at left-back for OM, Dembele will look to exploit his defensive inexperience 1v1.
Olympique de Marseille
Marseille will likely adopt a counter-attacking approach. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will need to break up play and release Mason Greenwood quickly. Aubameyang’s pace is the primary threat to PSG’s high line. They must be clinical; they beat PSG 1–0 in September by absorbing pressure and taking their one big chance.
PSG vs Marseille — Key Battles
- Dembele vs Weah — Elite dribbler vs Winger-turned-defender. A potential mismatch.
- Greenwood vs Mendes — Pace vs Pace.
- Aubameyang vs Marquinhos — Veteran cunning vs PSG captain.
- Vitinha vs Hojbjerg — Technical control vs physical disruption.
PSG vs Marseille — Spotlight Players
Paris Saint-Germain — Bradley Barcola
The winger is in electric form. His ability to cut inside and combine with Desiré Doué makes him unpredictable. If OM overcommit to stopping Dembele, Barcola will punish them at the back post.
Olympique de Marseille — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
He lives for these moments. The Gabonese striker has a history of scoring in big derbies. With Marseille struggling for consistency, they need “Auba” to produce a moment of magic to lift the trophy.
PSG vs Marseille — Prediction
PSG 2–1 Marseille
While Marseille won the last meeting, their recent form (losing to Nantes and Lille) suggests defensive fragility. PSG are winning games even when not at their best (e.g., vs Paris FC). The neutral venue favors the more technical side, and PSG’s midfield superiority should allow them to control the game and secure the Trophée des Champions.
PSG vs Marseille — Betting Insights
- PSG to Win — High Probability.
- Both Teams to Score — YES (It’s a Classique; drama is guaranteed).
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely.
PSG vs Marseille — Where to Watch
- France: Amazon Prime Video / Canal+
- International: beIN Sports
- Streaming: Twitch (Select Regions / LFP Official)
PSG vs Marseille — FAQs
Q: When is the Trophée des Champions?
A: The match kicks off on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at 22:00 local time in Kuwait.
Q: Is Lee Kang-In playing?
A: No. He is out with a thigh injury.
Q: Is Leonardo Balerdi playing?
A: No. Marseille’s key defender is listed as inactive.
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