Marseille vs Olympiacos prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, Marseille will face Olympiacos in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The hosts are expected to fight for victory.
Marseille vs Olympiacos team news and expert analysis
Olympique were looking to return to the top four in Ligue 1 but finished only fifth. Their new campaign got off to a completely disastrous start. After a 4-0 win over Strasbourg in the opening round, they suffered nothing but defeats. They finally beat Troyes at the weekend.
The Piraeus club lost the league title in 2025/2026, finishing second after being overtaken by AEK from neighboring Athens. This season has not started convincingly either, with a couple of slip-ups already recorded. However, they won the fiercely contested derby against Panathinaikos, albeit by a 1-0 scoreline.
The French side even made a poor start in European competition. In Istanbul, they could manage only a consolation goal in a 1-4 defeat to Besiktas. The Greeks were knocked out of Champions League qualifying by their very first opponent, NEC (0-0 and 1-2). However, they opened their current campaign with a comeback victory over Jagiellonia.
Previous meetings: Marseille vs Olympiacos
There have already been six meetings between the teams in European competition. The French side have won four, while suffering two defeats.
We are now inclined to expect them to win again. However, given their inconsistency, it is safer for now to back the neutral market of "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.67).
Marseille vs Olympiacos: key statistics and trends
- Marseille have lost five of their seven matches this season
- Marseille score an average of 1.5 goals and concede 1.33 goals per match
- In 33% of Marseille's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.83 goals per match
- Olympiacos have won one of their three European matches
- Olympiacos score an average of 0.83 goals and concede 0.33 goals per match
- In 17% of Olympiacos' matches, both teams score, while the average total is 1.17 goals per match
Marseille vs Olympiacos: possible starting lineups
Marseille play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): de Lange - Garcia, Cornelius, Egan-Riley, Weah - Abdelli, Højbjerg - Harit, Gomes, Abdallah - Maupay
Olympiacos play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ortega - Onyemaechi, Pirola, Retsos, Saliakas - Freuler, Esse - Martins, Chiquinho, Jota Silva - Gonzalez Alba
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