Marseille vs Benfica Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

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Published at :April 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Modified at :April 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM

The French outfit are going through a poor run of form at the moment

Marseille are currently going through a difficult time, losing five consecutive matches. There seems to be a lack of confidence in the team who lack some inspiration at the moment. Aubameyang has been the sole fighter for the team in these matches who has managed to score some goals to keep the team in contention. To remain victorious in this match and qualify for the next round, the others need to step up.

With their performance this season, Benfica, on the other hand, have impressed everyone as they have progressed one step closer to the Europa League semi-final after a 2-1 victory in the first leg. In the current season, they are currently second in the league, behind Sporting, who are leading at the top. The season is still far from over, as we have seen in previous matches.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 19 April at 12:30 AM IST

Location- Orange Vélodrome, Marseille

Form:

Marseille (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Benfica (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

Player to Watch

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)

Aubameyang has been one of the positive performers for the team in their poor run of form. He has continued his goal scoring form in impressive fashion netting 25 goals all competitions while providing 9 for the team. He managed to pull one goal for the team in the first leg and will hope his teammates can provide him the services to help his side win this crucial match.

Angel Di Maria (Benfica)

Angel Di Maria is a clutch master who is known for scoring on big occasions. Everything seems to be in his stride to continue his good run of form after netting the winner in the first leg. After signing for the club this summer, he has scored 16 goals while laying on 11 assists for his teammates. He will likely aim to play a major part in the team’s push for the Europa League triumph.

Match Facts

Marseille haven’t won a match in the last five matches
Benfica are coming into this tie on the back of two consecutive wins
Marseille have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last five matches

Marseille vs Benfica: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Benfica to win this match: 7/4 with Unibet

Tip 2: Both team to score- 4/7 with Skybet

Tip 3: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score the first goal- 7/2 with William HILL

Injury and Teams News

Marseille are missing a number of players through injuries which has played a major part in their downfall this season. The likes of Meite, Nadir, Sarr, Onana, Clauss, Merlin and Rongier are all out after suffering injuries.

As for Benfica, they have one major concern in the form of Bernat who is a major doubt for this match after recovering from an injury

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 4

Marseille- 1

Benfica- 2

Draw- 1

Predicted Lineup for Marseille vs Benfica

Marseille Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Lopez; Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi, Murillo; Henrique, Veretout, Kondogbia; Harit, Moumbagna, Aubameyang

Benfica Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Trubin; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes; Neves, Luis; Di Maria, Silva, Neres; Tengstedt

Match Prediction for Marseille vs Benfica

Marseille are having a torrid time at the moment with the team lacking some inspiration. They have lost the last five matches in a row and this will be another one where they will find it hard to contain the threat of Benfica. Benfica on the other remain favourites to advance to the next phase with the run of form they are in.

Prediction: Marseille 0-2 Benfica

Telecast for Marseille vs Benfica

India – Sony Sports Network

UK– TNT Sports

US- Paramount+

Nigeria- SuperSport

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Novojyoti Bhattacharjee

An avid sports enthusiast, Novojyoti is a professional football player and a sports writer who has a genuine love for the game. He started content writing back in 2022 and was lucky to be part of Sporticos, World Sports Guru, where he covered World Football and the 2024 Paris Olympics.