Marseille vs Liverpool Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Marseille vs Liverpool Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 21st, 2026 | Orange Velodrome | Champions League | 20:00 (GMT)

Europe’s finest competition is back after well over a month's absence as mid-table Marseille hosts a top-eight chasing Liverpool team, who are known for their unpredictability this season. As two of the better defences in the Champions League this season, the match should be an intriguing mid-week contest that will undoubtedly entertain all tuning in this Wednesday.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.62 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Marseille vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Marseille Predicted XI: Rulli (GK), Murillo, Aguerd, Emerson, Weah, Vermeeren, Hojberg, O’Riley, Paixao, Greenwood, Aubameyang

Team News: Benjamin Pavard is a doubt for this fixture.

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson, Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Gomez, Salah, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike

Team News: Connor Bradley and Alexander Isak are both unavailable due to the recent long-term injuries they’ve suffered. Salah is likely to return to the Liverpool squad, however its undetermined whether he will start.

Marseille vs Liverpool Current League Standings

Marseille are currently 16th in the UEFA Champions League standings, having earned 9 points from 6 games (3W, 0D, 3L). Sitting just three points ahead of the ‘non-qualify’ zone (25th-36th), the French giants must pick up points at least once more to ensure they continue to play Champions League football past January. Having scored 11 and conceded 8, their goal difference record is positive but only thanks to a respectable defence.

Liverpool are 9th in the UEFA Champions League at the time of writing, outside of the 8 automatic round of 16 spots by goal difference. They have earned 12 points from 6 games (4W, 0D, 2L) and, funnily enough, have the same goal difference record as their opponents on Wednesday, scoring 11 and conceding 8.

Marseille vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Timeline

This will be the first time this pair have met in over 16 years, having versed eachother 6 times in the 2000s. Liverpool have 3 wins, Marseille have 2, and there has been 1 draw. All 3 of Liverpool’s wins have arrived in their last 3 meetings with Marseille.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• November 2008: Liverpool 1-0 Marseille (Champions League)
• September 2008: Marseille 1-2 Liverpool (Champions League)
• December 2007: Marseille 0-4 Liverpool (Champions League)
• October 2007: Liverpool 0-1 Marseille (Champions League)
• March 2004: Marseille 2-1 Liverpool (Europa League)

Recent Marseille and Liverpool Matches Analysis

Marseille Last 5 Matches:

• Angers 2-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)
• Bayeux 0-9 Marseille (Coupe de France)
• PSG 2-2 Marseille (Trophee des champions)
• Marseille 0-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
• Bourg en Bresse Peronnas 0-6 Marseille (Coupe de France)

Roberto De Zerbi’s men have lost just 1 of their last 7 matches within the full 90, and have scored 14 goals in their last 2 fixtures, full of confidence in front of goal.

Liverpool Last 5 Matches:

• Liverpool 1-1 Burnley (Premier League)
• Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley (FA Cup)
• Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool (Premier League)
• Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
• Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United (Premier League)

The Reds are unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions, dating back to late November; however, Arne Slot’s job is still hugely under threat after four straight draws in the English top flight. Marseille have the opportunity to put huge pressure on the Dutchman should they win at the Velodrome on Wednesday.

Marseille vs Liverpool Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Marseille vs Liverpool Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.62 (Kwiff Bet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. The teams' form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Marseille vs Liverpool

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille): Now back from international duty after his permanent removal from the Gabon national team. Auba simply cannot stop scoring for Marseille, even at the age of 36. Having bagged 3 goals and 4 assists in this year's Champions League, the ex-Arsenal man now has 20 UCL goals in 44 appearances.

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): The Hungarian loves the Champions League, having contributed to a goal in each of his last four games (3G, 2A). Flexible and always ready for selection, it will come as no surprise if Szoboszlai is on the scoresheet once again on Wednesday.

Marseille vs Liverpool Match Facts

Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 1

Stadium Information: The Orange Vélodrome is a historic landmark located in the southern part of Marseille, France. Originally built in 1937 for the 1938 FIFA World Cup, the stadium has undergone several major renovations, most notably for the 1998 World Cup and again in 2014 when its iconic undulating roof was added. It currently boasts a capacity of 67,394, making it the largest club football stadium in France and the home of Olympique de Marseille.

Referee: Yet to be announced.