Marseille vs Liverpool Prediction & Picks - Champions League
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by Carlos Zabala | in Champions League Picks
Liverpool recovered from a devastating start to the season in late November, embarking on a 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions. However, 2026 has been a year of disappointing draws for the Reds, the most recent being a 1-1 tie against relegation-threatened Burnley. Szoboszlai missed a penalty, Wirtz scored before halftime, and the Premier League champions now sit fourth, 14 points behind Arsenal.
After this setback, Arne Slot's team must now focus on the Champions League. They are currently on the cusp of the top eight, and on Wednesday, Liverpool will travel to France for their match at the Velodrome against Marseille. This Liverpool side is volatile and difficult to predict. PSV could thrash them at home, but they can also defeat Real Madrid and Inter at the San Siro. Therefore, they are -105 favorites to defeat Marseille.
Marseille, meanwhile, occupies third place in Ligue 1; after defeating Royal Union in Belgium, De Zerbi's team is in a Champions League qualifying position and is looking to string together three consecutive Champions League victories for the first time since 2010.
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Marseille vs Liverpool Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 |
|
25
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 |
Marseille and Liverpool Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 13, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 8, 2026 - Trophée des Champions
Jan 4, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 21, 2025 - French Cup
Dec 14, 2025 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 4, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 14, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 29, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 25, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 8, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 5, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 13, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 8, 2026 - Trophée des Champions
Dec 21, 2025 - French Cup
Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League
Dec 5, 2025 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 12, 2026 - FA Cup
Jan 8, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 1, 2026 - Premier League
Dec 27, 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 12, 2026 - FA Cup
Jan 1, 2026 - Premier League
Dec 27, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 13, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 3, 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 8, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League
Dec 20, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League
Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 30, 2025 - Premier League
Marseille against Liverpool Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
J. Van Neck
J. De Lange
DefenderC. Egan Riley
A. Doubal
MidfielderB. Nadir
T. Mmadi
A. Gomes
A. Vermeeren
D. Bakola
M. O'Riley
ForwardP. Aubameyang
I. Paixao
G. Mamardashvili
F. Woodman
DefenderA. Robertson
MidfielderF. Chiesa
C. Jones
T. Nyoni
W. Endo
ForwardC. Gakpo
R. Ngumoha
Missing players
N. Aguerd
MidfielderQ. Timber
ForwardE. Nwaneri
C. Bradley
S. Bajcetic
G. Leoni
Most goals and assists
Marseille
Liverpool
I. Paixao
(4 Goals)
D. Szoboszlai
(5 Goals)
P. Aubameyang
(4 Assists)
D. Szoboszlai
(4 Assists)
Marseille - Liverpool Key Points
- Liverpool and Marseille last faced each other in 2008
- Greenwood leads Ligue 1 in goals this season with 12 and has provided 3 assists
- Four of Marseille's last five matches have seen over 3.5 goals
- Marseille generated an xG of 2.84 in their last Ligue 1 match against Angers
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Our Marseille vs Liverpool Prediction
Besides Greenwood, Liverpool will also have to defend against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the veteran Gabonese striker who has repeatedly proven to be highly effective on Champions League nights, contributing 14 goals or assits in his last 14 Champions League appearances.
Marseille holds the record for the longest unbeaten run in Champions League history for a team without a draw. They have now gone 30 matches without a tie. However, Liverpool's recent struggles, adding to their 2025 form, suggest that Marseille is actually in a prime position to pull off an upset on Wednesday.
Our prediction for Marseille vs Liverpool is: Marseille to win or draw.
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