Marseille – Liverpool: a roaring Vélodrome for a high-stakes clash 
Wednesday night the Orange Vélodrome hosts a clash that can reshape both clubs’ European fate. Marseille and Liverpool are still fighting for automatic spots in the last 16. The stadium will be electric. Marseille want a third straight Champions League win. The Reds need a response after another slip in the Premier League.
Liverpool: brilliant in Europe, fragile in England
This season the Champions League has often been Liverpool’s escape route. They’ve bossed both Madrid sides and picked up a statement win at the San Siro. A 1-0 over Inter—Szoboszlai from the spot—keeps them teetering on the edge of the top eight.
Back home it’s messier. On Saturday, relegation-battling Burnley nicked a 1-1 at Anfield and sent fresh doubt over Arne Slot. Liverpool even became the first reigning English champions not to beat all three promoted sides at home in the same season. Still, they haven’t lost in 12 matches in all competitions. Against an attack-minded Marseille, though, this could get a lot tougher than recent European nights.
Marseille: attack on fire, the Vélodrome ready to roar 
Under Roberto De Zerbi, OM has no brakes. The 3-2 win over Union Saint‑Gilloise—with a Mason Greenwood brace—summed it up: Marseille scores, Marseille concedes, Marseille wins. They’ve already toppled Newcastle and PSV in this group phase, even if Sporting, Atalanta and Real Madrid exposed their limits. Three points off automatic qualification, mistakes will cost.
In Ligue 1 the attack is humming: 5-2 vs Angers on Saturday, four goals before the 40th minute. The Vélodrome is itching for this one. Marseille haven’t strung together three Champions League wins since 2010–11.
Probable line-ups
Marseille :
Rulli ; Murillo, Balerdi, Medina, Emerson ; O’Riley, Højbjerg ; Weah, Greenwood, Paixão ; Aubameyang
Liverpool :
Alisson ; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson ; Mac Allister, Gravenberch ; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo ; Ekitike
Key points
- Marseille are chasing a third straight Champions League win.
- Liverpool are on a 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
- Both teams are still in the hunt for direct qualification.
- OM has one of Europe’s most dangerous attacks this season.
- The Vélodrome hasn’t hosted Liverpool since 2008.
Marseille prediction vs Liverpool
Both teams to score
Liverpool lacked cutting edge against Burnley, but their attack still produces chances.
Against an OM that presses forward and has genuine offensive depth, the Reds will find space.
Expect an open, punchy game where both sides get through.
A high-scoring draw looks likely.
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