Marseille vs Strasbourg prediction & probabilities (2026-08-21)

Ligue 1

Marseille vs Strasbourg Cards

2026-08-21 · 19:45
Cards51.2%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 51.2%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
51%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 51.2%, its strongest read on the Cards market. For context, Marseille are favoured at 51.8%, a competitive game that shapes how this market plays out. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 2.4 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.572.0%

Over 3.551.2%

Over 4.531.9%

Most cardsMarseille 40.0% · Strasbourg 38.5%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Marseille vs Strasbourg. It tips Marseille for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

51.8%Favoured: Marseille
64.3%Both Teams to Score
64.3%Over 2.5 goals
51.2%Over 3.5 cards

For context, Marseille are favoured at 51.8%. Game state shapes this market, a side chasing the game tends to commit more.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 51.2% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads an open, higher-tempo game from the 64.3% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutMarseille are the model’s pick on the result at 51.8%, game state shapes how this market plays out.

Match outlook

Marseille51.8%

Draw21.9%

Strasbourg26.3%

The model leans Marseille to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

M

Mason GreenwoodMarseille · 3.97 shots/90
To score 43.8%

E

Emanuel EmeghaStrasbourg · 2.55 shots/90
To score 38.7%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

MarseilleLDLWW
StrasbourgWLDWW

Last 5 meetings: Marseille 1 · 3 draws · Strasbourg 1 · 2.4 goals/game.

FAQ

How many cards in Marseille vs Strasbourg?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 51.2% for Marseille vs Strasbourg.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Cards-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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