Marseille vs Olympiacos prediction

THE FORECAST

Olympiakos holds a significant UEFA club ranking advantage (#31 vs #55) and has started the Europa League stronger with 3 points and a positive goal difference, while Marseille are bottom of their group with 0 points and a poor -3 goal difference. Marseille's injury list (Kondogbia, Hojbjerg among others) weakens their midfield considerably, and their recent outgoings in transfers suggest a squad in transition. Both sides face identical fixture congestion with matches either side, but Olympiakos's superior squad depth following their summer reinforcements (Bailey, Freuler, Puerta) gives them the edge even away from home.