Real Madrid vs Olympique Marseille: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Real Madrid expected to kick-off with a 3-1 win against Marseille

• The hosts have a perfect record so far this season, with four wins from four in La Liga

• Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior will look to stretch the Marseille defence at every opportunity

Explore Bwin’s detailed preview for Real Madrid vs Olympique Marseille in the Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Real Madrid vs Olympique Marseille

• Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

Match Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Olympique Marseille

Real Madrid's recent form suggests a strong performance against Olympique Marseille. With four consecutive wins, Real Madrid's attacking prowess and defensive solidity are evident. 

Olympique Marseille, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last four matches. This disparity in form indicates that Real Madrid will likely dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities.

Despite Marseille's ability to score, as seen in their 5-2 win against Paris FC, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Real Madrid's clinical finishing. Their recent losses to Lyon and Rennes highlight their struggles away from home. Real Madrid's home advantage, combined with their current momentum, should see them secure a comfortable victory.

Real Madrid's recent form has been impeccable, with four consecutive wins. Their ability to secure victories both at home and away, including a 3-0 win against Real Oviedo, demonstrates their consistency and strength. 

This form suggests that Real Madrid will enter the match with high confidence and a well-oiled machine ready to perform. Their recent results indicate a team that is both defensively sound and offensively potent, which bodes well for their performance against Olympique Marseille.

Recent Results (all competitions):

• Win: 2-1 vs Real Sociedad (A) - La Liga

• Win: 2-1 vs Mallorca (H) - La Liga

• Win: 3-0 vs Real Oviedo (A) - La Liga

• Win: 1-0 vs Osasuna (H) - La Liga 

Olympique Marseille's recent form has been erratic, with two wins and two losses in their last four matches. Their ability to score, as evidenced by the 5-2 victory over Paris, shows potential, but their defensive frailties, highlighted by losses to Lyon and Rennes, are a concern. 

This inconsistency could hinder their performance against a formidable Real Madrid side. Marseille will need to tighten their defence and capitalise on any scoring opportunities to stand a chance in this match.

Recent Results (all competitions):

• Win: 4-0 vs Lorient (H) - Ligue 1

• Loss: 0-1 vs Lyon (A) - Ligue 1

• Win: 5-2 vs Paris (H) - Ligue 1

• Loss: 0-1 vs Rennes (A) - Ligue 1

• Endrick (Hamstring) - Out

• Ferland Mendy (Muscle) - Out

• Antonio Rudiger (Leg) - Out

• Jude Bellingham (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Eduardo Camavinga (Shin) - Doubt

• Amine Gouiri (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Brahim, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, Mbappé

Real Madrid's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and exploiting the flanks, leveraging their recent form to control the game's tempo. Their attacking options are expected to be key in breaking down Olympique Marseille's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Rulli, Pavard, Balerdi, Aguerd, Murillo, Højbjerg, O'Riley, Gomes, Traore, Greenwood, Aubameyang

Olympique Marseille's predicted lineup indicates a strategy to counter-attack, relying on their forwards to exploit any defensive lapses by Real Madrid. Their midfield will need to be disciplined to disrupt Real Madrid's rhythm and create scoring chances.

• Kylian Mbappe vs Leonardo Balerdi: Mbappe's movement and finishing will test Balerdi's defensive capabilities.

• Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Federico Valverde: The midfield battle could play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of this encounter.

• Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid): His pace and movement will be pivotal in Real Madrid's attacks.

• Mason Greenwood (Marseille): Greenwood’s attacking threat could be key to Marseille's scoring opportunities.

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