Villarreal - Marseille prediction and betting tips on March 14, 2024
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This week will see the UEFA Europa League playoff matches. On Thursday, March 14th, Villarreal will host Marseille, with the game commencing at 18:45 Central European Time. The first leg concluded with a 4-0 victory in favor of the French side.
Villarreal
The Spanish contingent progressed to the Europa League playoffs by clinching the top spot in the quartet comprising Rennes, Maccabi Haifa, and Panathinaikos. Their triumph in the group stage propelled them directly into the Round of 16. Internally, Villarreal currently occupies the 11th position in their domestic league, tallying 35 points after 28 rounds. In their preceding five encounters, the Spanish outfit endured defeats, drew once, and triumphed thrice.
Marseille
The French ensemble secured the second position in the Europa League group alongside Brighton, Ajax, and AEK. Their journey to the playoffs commenced from the Round of 32, where they vanquished Shakhtar with a 5-3 aggregate scoreline. Presently placed seventh in Ligue 1, Marseille has amassed 39 points from 25 matches, trailing the UEFA Champions League spots by three points. Marseille clinched victory in all five preceding matches, amassing a cumulative score of 18:3.
Interesting facts about the match and personal meetings
- In their shared history, Marseille and Villarreal have crossed paths thrice: Marseille emerged victorious on two occasions, while one encounter ended in a draw.
- Marseille is currently on a winning streak spanning five consecutive matches.
Villarreal - Marseille Prediction
Following the initial fixture, which concluded with Marseille's 4-0 triumph, Villarreal's chances of advancing to the quarterfinals are slim. Predicting the outcome of this encounter remains challenging, yet considering Marseille's prolific scoring form, I anticipate they will score at least one goal, with odds standing at 1.44.
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