Match Centre

Marseille's 2-0 victory was deserved on balance, but the scoreline flatters them given Toulouse generated a higher xG (1.6 to 1.12). Bruno Genesio's side were ruthlessly efficient, converting two of their three shots on target while Toulouse managed seven attempts on goal without reward. The early breakthrough by Amine Harit inside the first minute (assisted by Amine Gouiri) set the tone, with Gouiri adding a second at 25' (assisted by Igor Paixão) to capitalise on Marseille's limited but decisive attacking moments.

Toulouse dominated possession (57%) and created more high-quality chances (10 shots inside the box to Marseille's seven), but lacked composure in front of goal – exemplified by Casper Tengstedt's disallowed 68th-minute effort. Marseille's defensive resilience was key, blocking four shots and forcing Toulouse into lower-percentage attempts (six saves by Marseille's goalkeeper). The decisive stat? Marseille's shot conversion rate of 15.4% (two goals from 13 shots) against Toulouse's 0% from 14 attempts.