Olympique Marseille vs AEK Athens prediction 26.10.2023

• Competition: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 26th October 2023
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC +1 / 18:45 CEST
• Venue: Stade Vélodrome (Marseille)

The Europa League consistently features intriguing groups that exceed expectations. One such group could involve Marseille and AEK, where all four teams are vying for a spot in the knockout phase. Despite Marseille being tipped to emerge victorious on Thursday, AEK leads the group with four points and certainly aims to secure at least one against Marseille.

Marseille, one of the most successful teams in French football history, is known for its high ambitions. However, this season is leaning more towards disaster than success. They have managed to secure victory in only one of their last eight matches. In the French Ligue 1, Gennaro Gattuso’s squad ranks eighth on the leaderboard with a mere 12 points from nine league games. Last weekend, they suffered a 1-0 defeat on the road against Nice. The match was evenly balanced, but the home team managed to clinch all three points. Following yet another disappointing performance, it’s clear that Marseille’s confidence is far from peak level.

This season, AEK are demonstrating excellent performance. They are currently leading the Europa League group with four points garnered from the initial two rounds. In the Greek championship, they are trailing behind Olympiacos by two points, securing the 3rd position on the table. Their record is impressive, with the last three matches without a loss. In their most recent game, they triumphed over Asteras Tripolis with a 3-0 win during an away match. AEK dominated the game with 66% ball possession and 11 more shots than the opposition, which unsurprisingly led to another victory.

Marseille vs AEK pick: Over 2.5 goals

The majority of Marseille’s games result in high scores, with five out of their last six matches exceeding 2.5 goals. Conversely, AEK also saw over 2.5 goals in five out of their previous seven games. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals would be the most favorable wager for this match.