Marseille take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 7 match of UEFA Champions League – League Phase. The match will be played on Wednesday, January 21st at Stade Vélodrome (Marseille).
Marseille are trying to maintain good form. Olympique managed to produce a sharp breakthrough last season. The decision to appoint the ambitious De Zerbi as head coach and to reinforce the squad worked perfectly, as the former Shakhtar manager immediately led the club to a runner-up finish. This season, there is still a chance to repeat that result, although by mid-winter they have fallen behind not only Paris Saint-Germain but also Lens, while competition for the top positions has intensified, raising the risk of slipping out of the top six altogether. The team have also faced difficulties in the Champions League. After a 1-2 defeat away to Real Madrid, they responded with a crushing 4-0 win over Ajax. However, that momentum was halted by consecutive losses to Sporting in Lisbon and Atalanta at home. Still, the end of 2025 brought a timely boost, with a home win over Newcastle followed by a confident result away against debutants Union. Recent domestic performances suggest Marseille are stabilizing again, even if consistency remains an issue. At home, they continue to look far more convincing, which keeps them competitive in matches of this level.
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Liverpool surprised many last season by winning the Premier League immediately after Klopp’s departure. Even then, problems were evident, especially in the second half of the campaign, from losing the League Cup final to an early Champions League exit. The dominant league triumph overshadowed those setbacks, and the club spent huge sums on reinforcements in the summer. However, autumn showed that progress was uneven, with form fluctuating and confidence shaken. By December, results began to improve again, including in the Champions League, where they managed important points despite earlier heavy defeats. Away victories balanced out home setbacks, allowing Liverpool to reach 12 points in the group. Still, their overall form remains fragile, with strong performances followed by unexpected drops. Consistency continues to be the main issue preventing them from fully asserting their dominance.
The rivalry began with a draw, after which the Provençal side won twice. However, the balance has since shifted, with the English club winning all of the last three meetings. According to the odds, the match should see the English side controlling much of the play. For now, a neutral option looks safest, with a bet on over 2.5 total goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
