Galatasaray vs Marseille
25th November 1745hrs
Football – Turkey – UEFA Champions League
Pick Home win
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 9/5 odds taken 21:12 GMT November 23rd, 2021
It is Europa League action that we are dipping into for a big clash in Group E.
Galatasaray will guarantee themselves a place in the next round with three points on home turf against Marseille on Thursday.
But they are aiming for more than that, the top spot in the section is within their grasp now. Marseille needs the points to keep their hopes of advancing, alive.
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Galatasaray Preview – Group win in sight for Turks
Galatasaray could win group E on Thursday night in the Europa League if things pan out in their favour.
They will want to make the most of this chance, their last home fixture.
In their final match, they have to go to Italy to face Lazio, who they did beat earlier in this campaign.
But they need to get Marseille out of the way first.
In the match tonight for Champions League betting, Galatasaray are the 9/5 underdogs* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021).
So far on home soil in this Europa League campaign, the Turkish side have taken a 1-0 win over Lazio and a 1-1 draw against Lokomotiv Moscow.
This has been a fairly low scoring group. Galatasaray have been good in defence, conceding just one goal in their four matches played.
A draw would be enough on the night to guarantee that they move ahead to the knockout stage.
This will be the first meeting between the two clubs in Turkey and Galatasaray will be looking for a little boost in overall form.
They have won only two of their last six matches in all competitions (D2 L2).
Galatasaray’s overall record against French clubs is W6 D5 L9.
Four of those six victories did happen on home soil.
This does look like it is going to be another tight match in the group and Under 2.5 goals is at 4/5 odds* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021).
This is only the second season that Galatasaray have been in the group stage of the Europa League.
Their home record in the competition is W8 D7 L2 including knockout stage fixtures.
Marseille Preview – Do Marseille have the scoring touch?
Ligue 1 side Marseille have to try and take some kind of initiative in this fixture or else they could be out.
There have been four draws from four group stage matches by Marseille.
That’s three goals scored and three conceded from them.
In the match outright Marseille are 9/5 favourites* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021).
In their last fixture, they played out an exciting 2-2 home draw with Lazio to keep them in the hunt.
Marseille trail second-placed Lazio by a single point.
Draws have certainly been a big feature of Marseille’s season as they have drawn five of their last six in all competitions.
It’s been a W2 D7 L2 record from them in their last eleven matches.
The one positive from that is that they have taken a clean sheet in four of their last six, including a 0-0 league draw with PSG.
But can they find that clinical touch in front of the goal to get the points that they need?
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Marseille hold a W9 D4 L2 record overall against Turkish opposition in European competition.
Away from home, it has been a winless D3 L1 record. So again the draw features.
The Half Time Draw for this one isn’t a bad proposition at all at a quote of 11/10* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021).
This is the fifth time that Marseille have been in the group stage.
They have won through to the knockout stage in two of the previous four appearances.
However, they are only W2 D5 L7 on their travels in the group stage of the competition.
Galatasaray vs Marseille Betting Advice
There has to be a big opportunity here for Galatasaray to go and book their place in the next round.
They are the surprise leaders and will want to get the job done before going to Lazio in the final round of matches.
Galatasaray, having beaten Marseille already do pique some interesting at a quote of 9/5 in the match outright* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021).
Key Facts – Galatasaray vs Marseille Betting Tip
- Galatasaray can secure qualification with a point
- Galatasaray beat Marseille 1-0 earlier in the group
- Marseille have won just two previous group stage away games
Only one match in this group has managed to get above 2.5 goals, so this probably will be another tight match.
Especially with the pressure now really on both teams.
But Galatasaray look a decent shout with marseille not exactly carrying great away form, so the Galatasaray to win by a 1 goal margin is on the radar for Europa League betting at 15/4* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT November 23rd 2021)
The best betting odds for Galatasaray vs Marseille
Galatasaray to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Marseille to win: 6/4 at Bet365
