UEFA Champions League

Marseille vs Ajax: Clash of European Regulars at the Stade Vélodrome

Marseille and Ajax meet in the Champions League at Stade Vélodrome. Their recent clashes have been goal-heavy, and another thriller could be on the cards.

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Highlights
  • Marseille unbeaten in last five meetings with Ajax (W3 D2).
  • Last two encounters produced 13 goals combined.
  • Marseille have only lost one of their last eight matches against Dutch opposition.
  • Marseille have lost 19 of last 22 Champions League games, with just one clean sheet.
  • Across eight meetings, 34 goals scored at an average of 4.25 per game.

The Champions League serves up a fascinating clash in Group Stage Matchday 2 as Marseille host Ajax at the Stade Vélodrome. These two sides have a long-standing European history, and based on recent meetings, fans should expect plenty of goals and drama. Marseille will look to bounce back after their defeat to Real Madrid, while Ajax hope to carry over their attacking confidence from recent outings.

Things to Watch Out For

  1. Unbeaten Run vs Ajax – After losing their first three meetings with Ajax in European competition, Marseille are now unbeaten in the last five (W3 D2), including a dramatic 4-3 win in November 2023.
  2. High-Scoring Encounters – Their last two meetings produced 13 goals combined, the highest total in the group. Fans can expect more fireworks tonight.
  3. Marseille vs Dutch Sides – Marseille have lost only one of their last eight matches against Dutch opposition, showing resilience in these fixtures.
  4. Defensive Concerns – Marseille have lost 19 of their last 22 Champions League games, keeping just one clean sheet during that run. Ajax will look to exploit this weakness.
  5. Historic Goal Fest – Across their eight European meetings, Marseille and Ajax have produced 34 goals at an average of 4.25 per game.

Lineups

Marseille (4-2-3-1)
GK: G. Rulli
DEF: B. Pavard, N. Aguerd, F. Medina, Emerson
MID: M. O’Riley, A. Vermeeren
ATT MID: M. Greenwood, B. Nadir, I. Paixão
FWD: P. Aubameyang

Ajax (4-3-3)
GK: V. Jaroš
DEF: O. Wijndal, Y. Baas, K. Itakura, L. Rosa
MID: K. Taylor, Y. Regeer, D. Klaassen
FWD: M. Godts, O. Gloukh, S. Berghuis

Substitutes

  • Marseille: CJ Egan-Riley, Leonardo Balerdi, Angel Gomes, Amine Gouiri, Jeffrey de Lange, Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Robinio Vaz, Jelle Van Neck, Michael Amir Murillo
  • Ajax: Anton Gaaei, Raúl Moro, Oliver Edvardsen, Don-Angelo Konadu, Remko Pasveer, Jorthy Mokio, Kian Fitz-Jim, Josip Šutalo, Gerald Alders, Rayane Bounida, Paul Reverson

Managers

Ajax: J. Heitinga

Marseille: R. De Zerbi

Score Prediction

Based on the insights, history suggests another high-scoring contest. Marseille’s struggles at the back but strong record against Ajax balance out Ajax’s attacking strength.

Predicted Score: Marseille 2-2 Ajax

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