Marseille vs Liverpool Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Champions League Odds for Wednesday, January 21st
Marseille, currently sitting in 16th place, welcome Liverpool, who are 9th, to the Stade Vélodrome for a Champions League clash on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 20:00 UTC. Both teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
OC Staff - January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
3 Minute ReadMarseille vs Liverpool: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Marseille, currently sitting in 16th place, welcome Liverpool, who are 9th, to the Stade Vélodrome for a Champions League clash on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 20:00 UTC. Both teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Marseille vs Liverpool Form
Marseille suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat away to Angers in their most recent Ligue 1 fixture. The home side's form has been inconsistent, with two wins and one loss in their last six matches, including a penalty shootout victory in the Trophée des Champions against PSG.
Liverpool drew 1-1 at home to Burnley in their latest Premier League match. The Reds' form has been similarly patchy, with two wins, three draws and one loss in their last six games.
Interestingly, Marseille have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Marseille vs Liverpool Head to Head
The last time these two teams met, Marseille were defeated 1-0 by Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League back in 2008.
Liverpool have dominated the head-to-head record, winning three, drawing one, and losing two of the last six encounters against Marseille. Liverpool have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Marseille in all competitions. Liverpool have won their last 3 matches against Marseille in all competitions.
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Marseille vs Liverpool Odds
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Marseille vs Liverpool Probable Lineups
Marseille (4-2-3-1): Rulli; Emerson, Medina, Balerdi, Murillo; Højbjerg, Nadir; Paixão, Greenwood, Weah; Aubameyang
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Becker; Kerkez, Van Dijk, Konaté, Frimpong; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Gakpo, Wirtz, Szoboszlai; Ekitiké
Marseille vs Liverpool Team News
Marseille will be without Benjamin Pavard due to injury, and Nayef Aguerd for other reasons. These absences leave the defensive line somewhat depleted.
Liverpool are missing Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak, both unavailable for selection. Curtis Bradley and Stefan Bajcetic are also sidelined with injuries, impacting their squad depth. Wataru Endo is also unavailable through injury.
Marseille vs Liverpool Match Facts
- Marseille have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
- Liverpool have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Marseille in all competitions.
- Liverpool have won their last 3 matches against Marseille in all competitions.
Prediction: Marseille 2-2 Liverpool
This Champions League encounter promises to be a closely contested affair. Marseille, playing at home, will look to capitalize on their attacking strengths, particularly their ability to create chances in transition, while Liverpool will aim to exploit their opponents' defensive vulnerabilities. Marseille's strengths lie in their attacking flair and the ability of players like Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to find the net. However, their defensive weaknesses could be exploited by Liverpool's dynamic forward line. Liverpool, known for their pressing intensity and quick transitions, will be without Mohamed Salah, a significant blow to their attacking prowess. Given both teams' attacking capabilities and defensive frailties, a high-scoring draw seems the most likely outcome.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (-175) Check out the best odds on FanDuel Sportsbook
Considering the prediction of a high-scoring draw and the fact that Marseille have seen over 2.5 goals in their last three home matches against Liverpool, betting on over 2.5 goals in the match could be a valuable betting angle.
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