On Wednesday night at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille welcome Liverpool in a Champions League clash where context and game management matter more than raw form. On paper, Liverpool arrive with an impressive unbeaten run, yet performances suggest a more controlled and selective approach rather than relentless attacking dominance. Marseille, meanwhile, are a very different proposition at home, where intensity and directness often override reputations.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score - Yes
BTTS looks like the most balanced and logical angle. Liverpool’s individual quality virtually guarantees chances, while Marseille’s attacking intent and home intensity make it difficult to imagine them failing to score at the Vélodrome. At the same time, this does not necessarily point toward a high-scoring shootout.
Marseille a Different Animal at the Vélodrome
Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille are at their most dangerous on home soil. The atmosphere, tempo, and direct attacking approach often push games into uncomfortable territory for visiting teams. Marseille do not hesitate to attack vertically, press high in phases, and commit numbers forward. With several sharp attacking profiles in the squad, they are capable of creating chances even against elite defences. Importantly, Marseille are not a side that waits patiently - they force action.
Liverpool in Control Mode, Not All-Out Attack
Despite a long unbeaten run, Liverpool are not operating at maximum attacking speed in every match. Slot’s side are increasingly comfortable managing games through midfield dominance rather than constant penetration. This can leave moments where defensive cover is stretched, especially when full-backs advance or midfielders are drawn into possession battles. Against a proactive Marseille side, those moments could be punished.
