Marseille go up against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 at the Stade Velodrome on October 4. The match will start at 10:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Marseille have lost both their games in the UCL this season and are last on the points table of Group D. The hosts lost 1-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt in a closely fought encounter in their last outing and are yet to score their first goal in this tournament. Before losing to the Eagles, Marseille lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in their opening game of the season.
However, Marseille have been impressive in the 2022-23 Ligue 1 having won seven and drawn two of their nine games so far. They beat Angers 3-0 in their most recent encounter and are currently second on the Ligue one points table.
Meanwhile, Sporting CP are atop the Group D points table in the UCL, having won both their games convincingly. The Portuguese club beat Spurs 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Paulinho and Arthur Gomez. The Green and Whites are yet to concede a goal in the ongoing UCL.
Marseille vs Sporting CP UEFA Champions League 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: Marseille: 2.28, Sporting CP: 3.25, Draw: 2.28
Betwinner odds: Marseille: 2.18, Sporting CP: 3.26, Draw: 3.46
Betway odds: Marseille: 2.20, Sporting CP: 3.20, Draw: 3.46
10CRIC odds: Marseille: 2.25, Sporting CP: 3.19, Draw: 3.44
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Marseille vs Sporting CP head-to-head
Marseille have an edge over Sporting CP having beaten them once in their two encounters so far. The other fixture between these sides was drawn 1-1.
However, Marseille have lost both their games in the ongoing UCL while Sporting CP have won both.
Marseille vs Sporting CP squads
Marseille: Reuben Blanco (goalkeeper), Jelle Van Neck (goalkeeper), Isaac Toure, Pau Lopez (goalkeeper), Leonardo Balerdi, Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Jonathan Clauss, Matteo Guendouzi, Valentin Rongier, Gerson, Dimitri Payet, Alexis Sanchez, Luis Suarez, Bamba Dieng
Sporting CP: Franco Israel (goalkeeper), Andre Paulo (goalkeeper), Antonio Adan (goalkeeper), Sebastian Coates, Luis Neto, Goncalo Inacio, Sebastian Coates, Matheus Reis, Pedro Porro, Manuel Ugarte, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Nunu Santos, Paulinho, Arthur Gomes, Pedro Goncalves, Rochinha
Marseille vs Sporting CP probable starting lineups
Marseille: Pau Lopez (goalkeeper), Leonardo Balerdi, Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Jonathan Clauss, Matteo Guendouzi, Valentin Rongier, Gerson, Dimitri Payet, Alexis Sanchez, Luis Suarez
Sporting CP: Antonio Adan (goalkeeper), Goncalo Inacio, Sebastian Coates, Matheus Reis, Pedro Porro, Manuel Ugarte, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Nunu Santos, Paulinho, Arthur Gomes, Pedro Goncalves
Marseille vs Sporting CP combined fantasy XI
Pau Lopez (goalkeeper), Goncalo Inacio, Sebastian Coates, Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Nunu Santos, Paulinho, Arthur Gomes, Pedro Goncalves Alexis Sanchez (captain), Luis Suarez.
Marseille’s top picks vs Sporting CP in UEFA Champions League 2022-23
Alexis Sanchez: Marseille’s new signing this season has been impressive in the Ligue 1, having netted four goals in just seven games. Marseille will heavily rely on Sanchez in a must-win game against Sporting CP. Before moving to Marseille, Sanchez scored 16 goals for Inter Milan in Serie A.
Luis Suarez: The Colombian footballer is yet to make a mark in the ongoing UCL but will be a crucial part of Marseille’s attacking line along with Sanchez. Suarez has already contributed three goals and one assist for his new club in the 2022-23 Ligue 1 and will be keen on getting his side their first goal in the UCL this season. Suarez also scored 13 goals in La Liga during his stint with Granada.
Sporting CP’s top picks vs Marseille in UEFA Champions League 2022-23
Nunu Santos: The Portuguese footballer was on the scoresheet for Sporting CP in their first game of the UCL against Eintracht Frankfurt and will once again play an important role in the upcoming fixture. Santos has looked consistent even in the Primeira Liga having contributed two goals and two assists in seven games this season.
Pedro Goncalves: The attacking midfielder has had a great start to the Primera Liga having already contributed five goals and three assists in the eight games. Goncalves was also on the scoresheet for Sporting CP in their last fixture in the Portuguese top flight and would be keen on making most of his good form against Marseille.
Marseille vs Sporting CP UEFA Champions League 2022-23 prediction
Despite a poor UCL so far, Marseille are expected to beat Sporting CP considering their record against them. The Olympiens will also have the advantage of playing at home but their current form will be a concern. That said, the Green and Whites have been playing some exceptional football in recent times and are likely to put on a strong fight against Marseille.