Marseille, struggling in 25th, host sixth-placed Newcastle at the Vélodrome in a high-stakes Champions League group match.
Marseille vs Newcastle Form and Head to Head
Marseille thrashed Nice by 5-1 in their last match. Across their last six matches, Marseille have been slightly inconsistent, with a mixed bag of results, including a 3-0 victory over Brest and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Lens.
Newcastle won 2-1 against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their last match. The Magpies' form has been patchy recently, despite a run of three successive wins in the Champions League, with a 3-1 defeat to Brentford and West Ham United respectively.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Marseille emerge victorious with a 2-0 win in the Europa League back in May 2004.
The two teams have only met twice in their history with Marseille winning one and drawing one.
Marseille vs Newcastle Team News
Marseille will be without Murillo, Traoré, Aguerd, and Gouiri due to injury.
Newcastle will be without Wissa due to injury.
Marseille vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Marseille (5-4-1): Rulli; Garcia, Balerdi, Egan-Riley, Pavard, Weah; Paixão, Højbjerg, O'Riley, Greenwood; Aubameyang
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Burn, Thiaw, Botman, Trippier; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimarães; Gordon, Woltemade, Barnes
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Marseille vs Newcastle Match Prediction
Newcastle, who have won their last three Champions League matches, appear to be the stronger side heading into this match. Marseille, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency and are missing key players through injury.
The Magpies' attacking prowess, combined with Marseille's defensive vulnerabilities, suggests that the visitors are likely to secure a victory. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon has been involved in five goals in four Champions League matches this season, and should be a threat.
Prediction: Marseille 1-3 Newcastle
Who is the betting favourite in Marseille vs Newcastle?
According to latest odds, Newcastle head into the match as narrow favourites, with the odds virtually level. They hold a 40% implied chance of winning, while Marseille sit at around 33%.
| Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 5/2 | AK Bets |
| Newcastle | 6/4 | bet365 |
| Draw | 5/2 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated on 11:30, Tuesday, 25th November
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Marseille vs Newcastle Player Stat Trends
Mason Greenwood has attempted over 3.5 shots in 4 out of 4 games.
Anthony Gordon has scored in 3 out of 4 games.
Nayef Aguerd has been carded in 2 out of 3 games.
Bruno Guimarães has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games.
Marseille have a strong attacking momentum at home: They’ve averaged 2.6 goals per game in their last 10 home matches.
Bruno Guimarães has been a key creator this Champions League season, making the joint-most passes breaking the opposition’s defensive line (9), tied with Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich.
Marseille vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Marseille vs Newcastle is Mason Greenwood to have more than 1.5+ Shots on Target, Nick Woltemade to have 0.5+ Shot on Target, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to commit 2 or more fouls. Best odds of 10/1 available on bet365.
Mason Greenwood to have 2 or more Shots on Target
Mason Greenwood looks well placed for shots on target. He’s produced eight Shots On Target in four Champions League games so far. He also comes into this fixture in form after scoring a brace at the weekend and leading the Ligue 1 golden boot race with 10 goals already.
Only Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland have scored more league goals than Greenwood this season.
Nick Woltemode to have 1 or more Shots on Target
Nick Woltemade has emerged as an increasingly influential attacking presence for Newcastle. He averages 0.58 shots on target per 90, placing him in the 76th percentile among forwards in top European leagues.
His shot conversion rate of 30.8% highlights his efficiency in front of goal. At 1.98m, Woltemade’s aerial threat also makes him a target on set-pieces and crosses. With Newcastle likely to push for attacking dominance, he is well-positioned to register 1+ shots on target in this Champions League fixture.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to commit 2 or more fouls
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s physical style and 1.23 fouls per 90 put him in a strong position for this market, especially against a Newcastle midfield that draws 6.06 fouls per 90. With Marseille pushing hard for three points, he’s well-placed to commit multiple fouls.
