Preview: Marseille vs Liverpool Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Reds are on a three-match winning run against Les Phoceens.

Olympique de Marseille are ready to host Liverpool FC in their round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Orange Vélodrome.

Les Phoceens have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be eager to continue their run of form coming into the European competition. Olympique de Marseille have secured three wins in the UCL this season. They will be looking for another if they want to receive the automatic qualification for the knockout stage of the tournament.

Liverpool continue their run of inconsistent performances. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley in their previous Premier League outing.

The Arne Slot-led side have won four of their six UEFA Champions League matches in the current edition. A win in the upcoming game will surely help out the Reds. They might qualify directly for the knockout phase of the competition.

Kick-off:

• Location: Marseille, France
• Stadium: Orange Vélodrome
• Date: Thursday, January 22
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 21; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Slavko Vincic
• VAR: In use

Form:

Marseille: W-L-D-W-W

Liverpool: D-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

Mason Greenwood continues to perform well for Olympique de Marseille. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the last game and will be looking to step up his game once again. Greenwood has scored three goals and has an assist to his name in the Champions League this season.

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— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) January 17, 2026

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

Florian Wirtz was once again on the scoresheet for Liverpool. He has performed well for his side in the last two matches and is going play a crucial part once again. Wirtz can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

With the ball at his feet, the German midfielder will cause problems for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Marseille are on a two-match winning streak.
• Liverpool are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Les Phoceens have two wins to their name in their last five games against the Reds.

Marseille vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @1/1 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @31/20 BetMGM
• Hugo Ekitike to score @5/4 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Olympique de Marseille might miss out on the services of Benjamin Pavard due to his fitness issues.

Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Stefan Bajcetic are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Marseille won: 2

Liverpool won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Marseille predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Rulli (GK); Murillo, Balerdi, Medina; Weah, Nadir, Højbjerg, Emerson; Greenwood, Paixao; Aumbameyang

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Wirtz, Jones, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

These clubs will be putting in a close contest against one another. Liverpool FC are likely to secure a win against Olympique de Marseille in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Marseille 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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