Balogun Versus Weah

American Duo Face Off in Ligue 1

Momentum is firmly on Monaco's side heading into Sunday's Mediterranean Derby against Marseille at the Stade Louis-II, with kickoff set for 8:45p local time.

The hosts enter riding a six-game Ligue 1 winning streak, which is the longest active run across Europe's top five leagues, while Marseille arrive having dropped points in each of their last two matches, most recently a 2-1 defeat to Lille.

Much of the spotlight falls on two Americans with World Cup aspirations. Folarin Balogun has been in sensational form for Monaco, scoring in each of his last five league matches. The striker, who featured for the U.S. in the March window, could become just the fourth Monaco player in the 21st century to score in six consecutive top-flight games. His nine Ligue 1 goals this season make him a pivotal figure in Pochettino's World Cup plans.

On the other side, Tim Weah should start at right back for Marseille, who face an uphill battle without suspended winger Mason Greenwood, which is a massive blow given how dependent the club has been on the Englishman's output this season.

Historically, Monaco has been prolific against Marseille, and with Balogun in this kind of form, the hosts will be confident of extending their winning run while further tightening the race for Champions League qualification.