Marseille Clash with Liverpool: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Liverpool's European journey continues in southern France this Wednesday evening, as they face Marseille in Matchday 7 of the Champions League league phase.
While Arne Slot has managed to stabilize things somewhat, the Dutch coach still faces mounting pressure on Merseyside, with Xabi Alonso's recent availability sparking demands from certain supporter groups to replace the current manager.
The Merseyside club sits ninth in the league phase standings and remains among the teams vying to secure direct qualification to the round of 16 without needing the playoffs. Nevertheless, they approach this match having claimed victory in only one of their last five fixtures across all competitions and settling for draws in their previous four Premier League encounters.
Saturday's 1–1 stalemate with Burnley marked the first time since 1981 that Liverpool failed to defeat any of the promoted sides at their home ground.
Marseille began 2026 with consecutive losses, but have since secured two straight victories while netting 14 goals in those matches. Under Roberto De Zerbi's guidance, they provide captivating entertainment, though poor discipline has proven costly during pivotal moments this campaign.
In European competition, the French outfit has claimed three victories from their six league phase matches. Their recent winning streak places them 16th in the standings and on track to earn a playoff berth.
What Time Does Marseille vs. Liverpool Kick-Off?
What Time Does Marseille vs. Liverpool Kick-Off?
Marseille vs. Liverpool Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Marseille vs. Liverpool Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Marseille | Liverpool |
|---|---|
Angers 2–5 Marseille - 17–1–26 | Liverpool 1–1 Burnley - 17–1–26 |
Bayeux 0–9 Marseille - 13–1–26 | Liverpool 4–1 Barnsley - 12–1–26 |
PSG 2–2 (4–1p) Marseille - 8–1–26 | Arsenal 0–0 Liverpool - 8–1–26 |
Marseille 0–2 Nantes - 4–1–26 | Fulham 2–2 Liverpool - 4–1–26 |
FBB01 0–6 Marseille - 21–12–25 | Liverpool 0–0 Leeds - 1–1–26 |
How to Watch Marseille vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Marseille vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico |
Marseille Team News
Marseille Team News
The home side enters Wednesday's encounter with a largely healthy squad, with summer signing Benjamin Pavard being the sole fitness concern. The French center-back, who featured in Inter's Champions League final run last season, is nursing a minor injury.
De Zerbi utilized Igor Paixão as a substitute in Saturday's commanding victory, and the Brazilian winger is expected to return to the starting eleven given his impressive European form this season. The ex-Feyenoord player leads Marseille's scoring charts in the league phase with four strikes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, meanwhile, has contributed seven goals and assists combined.
This duo should line up alongside former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood in Wednesday evening's attacking trio.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Matt O'Riley, Nayef Aguerd and Emerson Palmieri represent other former Premier League players expected to feature in De Zerbi's starting formation.
Marseille Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Marseille Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Marseille predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-4-3): Rulli; Murillo, Aguerd, Medina; Weah, Højbjerg, O'Riley, Emerson; Greenwood, Aubameyang, Paixão.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool Team News
Conor Bradley becomes the most recent Liverpool player to suffer a season-ending injury, with the defender joining Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni on the extended absence list.
Arne Slot has also been without young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic throughout this campaign.
New doubts surround Ibrahima Konaté's availability for Wednesday's fixture after he was absent from Liverpool's public training session at Kirkby. Reports suggest he has traveled to France for family matters, leaving his participation against Marseille uncertain.
Should Konaté be unavailable, Joe Gomez will probably partner Virgil van Dijk in central defense. Alexis Mac Allister could also earn a place in Slot's midfield setup.
Importantly, Mohamed Salah has resumed training following Egypt's fourth-place showing at the Africa Cup of Nations, and he's expected to reclaim his position on the right flank.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Marseille
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Marseille
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Marseille (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké.
Marseille vs. Liverpool Score Prediction
Marseille vs. Liverpool Score Prediction
An undefeated streak spanning 12 matches has failed to restore confidence among supporters who have grown disillusioned with the manager responsible for last season's Premier League championship. Liverpool, following a dismal autumn period, now appears as a rigid and predictable side vulnerable to exploitation on Wednesday evening.
Marseille have already defeated Newcastle United at the Vélodrome this term, and De Zerbi's carefully orchestrated possession play should provide the hosts with significant opportunities in this encounter. There's potential for Slot's defensive weaknesses to be exposed by the Italian tactician in the opposing technical area, with Marseille proving difficult to neutralize when permitted to play direct passes to their energetic forwards.
In contrast to Liverpool's recent matches, this promises to be an engaging, end-to-end contest, but the away side's unbeaten sequence faces the threat of coming to an end.