Newcastle will travel to France to take on Marseille in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 25 November, with the Magpies looking to build on their win over Manchester City at the weekend.
Eddie Howe's men have fared well in Europe so far, and another win here would put them in a commanding position with three games of the league phase to play.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Marseille vs Newcastle prediction below.
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Marseille vs Newcastle prediction: The hosts to come out on top
Key Stats
- Marseille have won six out of their eight matches at home in all competitions this season.
- Newcastle have won just one of their last four away Champions League matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of Newcastle's last four matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Marseille 2-1 Newcastle
Marseille are an excellent team on home soil, while Newcastle have proven they are a weak outfit on the road. Take Marseille as the underdogs with the bookies while you still can.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the underdogs
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Marseille vs Newcastle odds suggest that Newcastle are the more likely winners on Tuesday night, something that feels illogical. Ladbrokes have given the Magpies a 40.8% chance of winning the match, while Marseille have been given a 36.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in over 20 years
This will be just the third time in history that these two teams have played against each other. The previous two encounters came in the 2003/04 UEFA Cup semi-finals, with the two teams playing out a draw at St James' Park before Marseille won 2-0 in France.
Marseille preview: Emerson to return
Marseille are set to welcome Emerson back into the starting XI for this clash after the full-back was suspended last time out. Roberto de Zerbi doesn't have a full squad to pick from, though, as Nayef Aguerd, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Hamed Traore are doubts, while Facundo Medina and Amine Gouiri are confirmed as out.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Weah, Pavard, Balerdi, Emerson, Hojberg, Kondogbia, Greenwood, Gomes, Paixao, Aubameyang
Last five results
- Nice 1-5 Marseille
- Marseille 3-0 Brest
- Marseille 0-1 Atalanta
- Auxerre 0-1 Marseille
- Marseille 2-2 Angers
Newcastle preview: Hall is a doubt
Lewis Hall went down with cramp towards the end of Newcastle's match with Man City at the weekend, so the full-back may not be risked here due to his injury history. Will Osula, Harrison Ashby and Yoane Wissa are all definitely out, while Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier are also doubts.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Livramento, Botman, Thiaw, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
Last five results
- Newcastle 2-1 Man City
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- West Ham 3-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
After a blistering start to his Newcastle career, Nick Woltemade's form has taken a dip, and he has now scored just one goal in his last seven club appearances. The German striker missed his fair share of chances against Man City at the weekend, so he will be keen to get on the scoresheet in France.