Marseille vs Villarreal Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Marseille

Villarreal

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Over 2.5 Match Goals

Reason for tip

Marseille have seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last five, winning 5-1 at the weekend. Villarreal also won 5-1 at the weekend and with both sides in scoring form, expect goals to follow. Each of Marseille’s four home games in the Europa League this term have seen at least four goals scored, so back an entertaining affair.

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Marseille 3-2

Reason for tip

Marseille have won their last three games in all competitions, while they’ve won three straight home games in the Europa League, scoring at least three goals in each. Marseille haven’t lost at home since May, so back them to outscore a Villarreal side who are looking good in front of goal.

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Marseille have seen at least four goals in each of their home Europa League games
Villarreal have scored eight times across their last two matches, conceding in both
The visitors won 3-2 against Ligue 1 side Rennes in their last European game

Back goals between high-scoring pair

With both Marseille and Villarreal picking up 5-1 wins over the weekend, the first leg of this Europa League tie shouldn’t be short of entertainment. The Yellow Submarine are on the rise, with a 3-1 win at Real Sociedad and that 5-1 victory over Granada pushing them towards La Liga’s top 10.

However, the onus is on Marseille here with the French side largely reliant on their home form. They’ve won their last three home games in the Europa League, conceding in victories over AEK Athens, Ajax and Shakhtar while scoring at least three times in each win.

However, Villarreal topped their group thanks to a 3-2 win at Rennes in their last European game back in December. Their last couple of league results prove they’re still capable going forward, while neither team looks all that convincing defensively. Back at least three goals in this clash, while a 3-2 win for Marseille is my correct score prediction.