Villarreal vs Marseille prediction, odds & betting tips 14/03/2024

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Villarreal - Marseille

UEFA Europa League - Estadio de la Ceramica

4th Round

Marseille find themselves in a dominant position heading over to Spain for their second-leg clash against Villarreal having won the reverse clash 4-0. A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, one from Jordan Veretout and a Yerson Mosquera own goal saw the French side put one foot into the next round.

Villarreal vs Marseille prediction: An uphill battle for the Yellow Submarine

Key stats

• Marseille have lost once in Europe this season
• Villarreal are unbeaten at home in the Europa League this term
• Marseille have scored at least two goals in all but one Europa League game this campaign

Pre-game odds and win probability: Villarreal tipped to restore some pride

• HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
• DRAW: 14/5 (3.8) – 26.3%
• AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Marseille are likely to surrender possession and be happy to even ship a goal or two if it means they have a more comfortable night. The outright betting market isn't the most favourable, so be sure to check out our free betting tips where you may find something more attractive.

You may instead, like to punt on a correct score in this encounter – like we've done for other Europa League games on our betting insights page – with Villarreal the favourites, but as long as Marseille have Aubameyang leading their line, the French side are always likely to find the back of the net.

Last five H2Hs: Marseille looking to maintain perfect record

Before last week's meeting, these two sides had never met in a competitive sense, although two friendlies had taken place with Villarreal failing to win either of them. The French side will now be confident of maintaining their unbeaten run against the La Liga outfit.

Villarreal preview: Pride must be restored at home

Villarreal were left nothing but shellshocked when they were swept aside by a rampant Marseille side last Thursday. They will be looking to restore their pride in front of a potentially angry fan base, but with four goals in three home European ties this season, they could do well to make the scoreline less embarrassing.

Predicted lineup: Reina (GK) – Cuenca, Mosquera, Bailly, Femenia – Akhomach, Capoue, Coquelin, Baena – Guedes, Moreno

Spain La Liga 08/02/25

W

Las Palmas

1

Villarreal

2

Spain La Liga 01/02/25

W

Valladolid

1

Villarreal

5

Spain La Liga 25/01/25

D

Atletico Madrid

1

Villarreal

1

Spain La Liga 20/01/25

W

Mallorca

0

Villarreal

4

Spain La Liga 13/01/25

L

Real Sociedad

1

Villarreal

0

Marseille preview: French side in cruise control

Marseille have the luxury of resting some players on Thursday knowing their opponents need a minor miracle to even force extra time. They've only failed to score in one Europa League tie this season, so the likelihood of them firing a blank is unlikely.

France Ligue 1 09/02/25

W

Angers

0

Marseille

2

France Ligue 1 02/02/25

W

Lyon

2

Marseille

3

France Ligue 1 26/01/25

L

Nice

2

Marseille

0

France Ligue 1 19/01/25

D

Strasbourg

1

Marseille

1

France Cup 14/01/25

L

Lille

1 (4)

Marseille

1 (3)

Player to watch: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be in the twilight of his career but that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of Marseille's best players this season. The French side have counted on him more often than not in the Europa League this season, especially when he netted an injury-time winner against Ajax in the group stages.

Out in front on his own

Aubameyang is now the outright top scorer in the Europa League this season with nine goals and his chance of winning the Golden Boot have been boosted by a recent rich vein of form that's seen him score four in his last three matches.