Sitting on six points each after five rounds, Marseille travel to Belgium, where they meet Union SG for the first time in 63 years on Tuesday, 9 November.
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Union SG vs Marseille prediction: Les Olympiens to triumph
Key stats
- Union SG have lost won once in their last six games across all competitions (W3, D2).
- The Belgian side haven’t scored more than twice in their last seven games.
- Marseille have won two and lost three of their five UCL matches this term.
- Les Olympiens have lost six of their last 10 competitive away games (W4).
Correct score prediction: Union SG 1-3 Marseille
Royale Union SG staged a matchweek four upset at Galatasaray’s Rams Park, beating the Lions by the narrowest of margins to earn their second UCL win. However, Union remain winless in two of their three games since then.
The reigning Belgian champions will meet their adversaries in Marseille, who enter this clash on the back of their first loss in five games. The Olympians beat Newcastle United 2-1 in last UCL matchday, and Robert de Zerbi will be keen to see his rise in the standings, as they currently occupy the 21st position.
Both sides tasted victories in their respective previous UCL matches but Marseille will be confident to claim maximum points thanks to their superior individual quality on the ball.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Marseille victory inevitable
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
David Hubert’s have lost both their matches at Anderlecht's Lotto Park by a 4-0 margin, to Inter Milan and Newcastle United. The hosts have odds of 9/5 (2.80) assigned to them, indicating a 35.7% chance of success.
Marseille arrive in Brussels a disappointing 1-0 loss to Lille, marking consecutive winless games. However, the visitors are priced with superior 13/10 (2.30) odds, which implies a 43.4% probability of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Second meeting
The two sides met in Europe in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup back in 1962, with Union SG beating Marseille 4-3 on aggregate over two legs.
Union SG preview: Three absentees
Mohamed Fuseini is sidelined with an injury, while Jens Teunckens, Ivan Pavlic and Guillaume Francois are all inactive.
Predicted lineup: Scherpen (GK),, Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes, Boufal, Zorgane, Van de Perre, Niang, Ait El Hadj, Rodriguez & Akpelu
Last five matches:
- Union SG 1-1 Gent (Jupiler Pro League)
- Union SG 2-1 Waregem (Belgian Cup)
- Anderlecht 1-0 Union SG (Jupiler Pro League)
- Galatasaray 0-1 Union SG (UEFA Champions League)
- Union SG 2-0 Cercle Brugge (Jupiler Pro League)
Marseille preview: More than a handful missing
De Zerbi has a long list of absentees to deal with, including Amine Gouiri, Pierre Hojbjerg, Neal Maupay, Pol Lirola, Theo Vermot and Ruben Blanco.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Pavard, Balerdi, Palmieri, Weah, O’Riley, Hojbjerg, Gomes, Paixao, Aubameyang & Greenwood
Last five matches:
- Lille 1-0 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 2-2 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 2-1 Newcastle United (UEFA Champions League)
- Nice 1-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 3-0 Brest (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Aubameyang is Marseille’s top scorer in the Champions League with three goals, and as many assists to his name in five fixtures. Two of those strikes came against Newcastle United in the 2-1 victory. The Gabon international also provided an assist in Marseille 2-2 draw vs Toulouse two Ligue 1 matchdays ago.