We have a potential thriller down in the south of France tonight as Olympique de Marseille welcome a Newcastle to Stade Velodrome, both on the back of impressive victories domestically.
Roberto De Zerbi’s entertaining Marseille are becoming a genuine contender for the Ligue 1 title as they head into this one on the back of a 5-1 hammering of Nice at the Allianz Riviera.
They are a combustible side but can produce some real thrillers as they welcome the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners, who got themselves a much-needed victory on Saturday night.
Newcastle had struggled in the Premier League this season until a Harvey Barnes brace inspired them to a morale boosting 2-1 defeat of Manchester City at St James’ Park.
Can Marseille replicate their domestic form on the continent or will Newcastle expose the often haphazard and chaotic French? AllSportsPeople brings you the latest tips and odds on a blockbuster night of football featuring Chelsea vs. Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Marseille vs. Newcastle United prediction: Who will win?
Marseille have been entertaining throughout the De Zerbi reign but they have lacked the consistency to become a serious challenger for silverware but that appears to be turning around this season.
That said, their 1-0 defeat at home to Atalanta was a good example of their fallibility and susceptibility in a game in which they dominated but were lax towards the end, albeit it took a wonder strike from Lazar Samardzic to pinch the points.
Newcastle, buoyed by the defeat of Man City, will fancy themselves to again hurt the hosts in Europe this week.
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Head-to-Head: Marseille vs. Newcastle
- These two sides have only ever clashed twice before, as they met in the semi-finals of the 2003/04 UEFA Cup, with Marseille coming out on top.
- After a goalless draw in the first-leg on Tyneside, Marseille then won 2-0 at Stade Velodrome in the second-leg a week later.
Marseille vs. Newcastle: Form Guide
Marseille – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Nice 1-5 Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Olympique de Marseille 3-0 Stade Brest (Ligue 1)
- Olympique de Marseille 0-1 Atalanta (UEFA Champions Leagu e)
- Auxerre 0-1 Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Olympique de Marseille 2-2 Angers (Ligue 1)
Newcastle – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Brentford 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 2-0 Athletic Club (UEFA Champions League)
- West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur (EFL Cup)
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Marseille vs. Newcastle Score Prediction
Marseille have an abundance of quality in the final third and will be a threat to anyone in Europe this season but the higher level of opposition in this competition has proven difficult for their fluent forward-line.
The in-form Barnes will fancy his chances to get in behind an often open Marseille back-line and the confidence gained from the weekend could lead to the Magpies rising to the big occasion once again.
Score Prediction: Marseille 1-2 Newcastle (15/2 with Sky Bet)
Marseille vs. Newcastle Team News, Injury Latest
Marseille Team News
- Marseille are stacked in attack but Amine Gouiri is still missing through injury and so Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to lead the line once again.
- The Gabon international is expected to be flanked by Mason Greenwood, as well as summer signing Igor Paixao.
- Marseille do have some injury issues in defence for this one, though, with Michael Amir Murillo sidelined alongside Nayef Aguerd.
Newcastle Team News
- Kieran Trippier missed the clash with City at the weekend due to a knock and so he remains a doubt for the trip down to Marseille.
- England international winger Anthony Gordon is also a doubt as he works himself back to full fitness after a pre-international break injury.
- Harvey Barnes is in excellent form and is likely to form a front three alongside Germany international Nick Woltemade and versatile winger Jacob Murphy.
Marseille vs. Newcastle Lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Stade Velodrome tonight, with Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall continuing as the full-backs in place of Kieran Trippier.
Marseille predicted lineup to play Newcastle
(3-4-2-1) Rulli (GK) — Pavard, Egan-Riley, Balerdi – Weah, Hojbjerg, O’Riley, Emerson — Greenwood, Paixao – Aubameyang
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Marseille
(4-3-3) Pope (GK) — Livramento, Schar, Botman, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton — Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
Marseille vs. Newcastle Odds: Who is the favourite to win?
- Marseille to Win: 2/1 with Paddy Power
- Newcastle to Win: 138/100 with 10Bet
- Draw: 12/5 with Ladbrokes
Bet Builder Tips: Marseille vs. Newcastle
As Marseille welcome Newcastle to France, our bet builder tip is for both teams to score and Newcastle to win with Harvey Barnes to have a shot on target and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to be carded which comes to overall odds of 22/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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Marseille vs. Newcastle Live Stream, TV Channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Marseille vs. Newcastle tonight.
- Date: Tuesday, November 25
- Venue: Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports / discovery+
What happened in the UEFA Cup in the 2003/04 season?
The most recent clash between these two came in the semi-finals of the 2003/04 UEFA Cup, with Newcastle beaten by the French giants at the Velodrome.
Newcastle's most successful run in European competition began with a hammering of NAC Breda in the First Round before a victory against Basel. A hard-fought win against Valerenga was then followed by a comfortable win against Real Mallorca, with a famous come from behind 3-2 aggregate victory against PSV in the quarter-finals.
Having held Marseille to a goalless draw on Tyneside, the Magpies then suffered a 2-0 loss on the south coast of France due to a brace scored by future Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.
Valencia, who had been UEFA Champions League finalists in 2000 and 2001, defeated Marseille 2-0 in the final in Gothenburg, courtesy of goals from Vicente and Mista.