Marseille will take on Ajax in game week two of the UEFA Champions League, with both teams already on the back foot after losing their opening matches in the competition.
Marseille lost out to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in their opening match, while Ajax suffered a home defeat to Inter Milan. Can either side get a much-needed win on Tuesday night?
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Marseille vs Ajax prediction below.
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Marseille vs Ajax prediction: Visitors to take something
Key Stats
- Ajax have drawn all three of the away matches they've played this season.
- Marseille have lost three of seven matches played this season.
- Both teams have scored in four of Ajax's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Marseille 1-1 Ajax
There isn't an awful lot to split these two teams on paper, and although Marseille are usually fairly reliable on home soil, this Ajax team do have a knack of picking up positive results on the road.
Champions League betting offer of the day
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Marseille vs Ajax odds are weighted in favour of the home team, which adds excellent value to our prediction of an away win or draw. Ladbrokes have given Marseille a 66.7% chance of winning the match, while Ajax have been given an 18.2% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Goals galore
These two teams last played each other in the group stages of the 2023/24 Europa League and both matches were classics. The match in Amsterdam finished 3-3, while the return match in Marseille was won 4-3 by the hosts. Anything similar to that on Tuesday and we are in for a treat.
UEFA Europa League 30/11/23
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UEFA Europa League 21/09/23
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Europe Friendlies 20/07/16
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Marseille preview: Still no sign of Kondogbia
Geoffrey Kondogbia isn't expected to start for Marseille on Tuesday night due to a calf strain that he suffered in the club's last Champions League match against Real Madrid. Ruben Blanoc and Hamed Traore are also expected to miss out due to knee and leg problems, respectively.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Pavard, Balerdi, Medina, Palmieri, Hojberg, O’Riley, Greenwood, Gomes, Weah, Aubameyang
Last five results
- Strasbourg 1-2 Marseille
- Marseille 1-0 PSG
- Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille
- Marseille 4-0 Lorient
- Lyon 1-0 Marseille
Ajax preview: Issues up top
Ajax have been plagued by injuries to forwards in recent weeks, and at the weekend, it was Kasper Dolberg's turn to sit out. Dolberg remains a doubt for the trip to France, but Wout Weghorst should be okay after the experienced striker returned from the bench at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Jaros (GK), Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Wijndal, McConnell, Klaassen, Taylor, Edvardsen, Weghorst, Godts
Last five results
- Tottenham 1-1 Wolves
- Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster
- Brighton 2-2 Tottenham
- Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal
- West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
Player to watch: Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst continues to be a useful option for Ajax, and he should be in line for a start on Tuesday. The former Burnley striker scored 11 goals for Ajax last season, and a similar return this season would be a job well done for a man brought in to provide cover.