Marseille are all set to host Liverpool in the penultimate game of the league phase of this season’s UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
The French side are in 16th place with nine points. This is courtesy of back-to-back matches against Newcastle and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Liverpool on the other hand are just outside the top eight with 12 points. Arne Slot’s side responded well after a 4-1 demolition by PSV to beat Inter Milan last time out.
Both teams have scored 11 goals in their opening six matches and conceded eight. With the attacking potential poised by either side, we can expect a game with goals here.
The reds come into the game boasting an impressive 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Despite being away from home, they will put up a fight here.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men have won their last two domestic matches, scoring a whopping 14 goals. They have also lost at home just twice in all competitions this season.
We have a look at all the key details of the match and offer the best predicted outcome.
What time does Marseille vs Liverpool start?
The game kicks off at 11PM E.A.T
Marseille vs Liverpool team news
Bilal Nadir was forced off against Angers with an injury and is expected to join Derek Cornelius and Ruben Blanco on the sidelines.
Nayef Aguerd is back after losing the AFCON final on Sunday but may have to settle for a place on the bench. Arthur Vermeeren and Angel Gomes are both potential replacements for the Moroccan in midfield.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will spearhead the Marseille attack. Igor Paixao is also expected to retain his starting role.
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The Liverpool side is set to remain unchanged from their 1-1 draw against Burnley at the weekend. It is still unclear whether Mohamed Salah will return to the starting XI.
Hugo Ekitike will be the focal point of the Liverpool attack, supported by options such as Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz. The German has been impressive in recent weeks, scoring three goals in his last four games.
Marseille vs Liverpool head-to-head and current form
The hosts come into the game on the back of consecutive wins, hoping they can keep up that win streak. Marseille have lost twice in their last five games.
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Liverpool’s 12-match unbeaten run is their best form this season. Despite avoiding defeat, the reds have won just one of their last five games, drawing four times.
These two teams last met in the 2008 edition of the competition and Liverpool were 3-1 aggregate winners.
Current form:
Marseille – WWDLW
Liverpool – DWDDD
Marseille vs Liverpool previous games
- Liverpool 1-0 Marseille (November 26, 2008)
- Marseille 1-2 Liverpool (September 16, 2008)
- Marseille 0-4 Liverpool (December 11, 2007)
- Liverpool 0-1 Marseille (October 3, 2007)
- Marseille 2-1 Liverpool (March 25, 2004)
Marseille vs Liverpool prediction
With both sides out to progress into the knockout stages, we can expect both sets of attacking players to have their best foot forward.
Liverpool are keen to preserve their unbeaten run, while Marseille’s impressive home record this season is also on the line. A winner may be difficult to pick, however we can expect goals in the game.
Over 1.5 goals provides the safest option.