In the first round of the main stage of the Champions League on September 16, 2025, a match will be held between Real Madrid and Marseille. The French team will try to surprise one of the tournament favorites.
Our Prediction for the Real Madrid vs Marseille Match
The Spanish giant did not win any trophies in 2025. Under Ancelotti, they were knocked out of the last Champions League by Arsenal and lost in all domestic competitions to Barcelona. With Xabi Alonso, they suffered a heavy defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup. However, in La Liga, they managed to start with a series of victories, even if it was against relatively easy opponents. Against Real Sociedad on Saturday, they continued their run—finishing the match 2-1.
The French side, after an unsuccessful season before last, brought in De Zerbi. He fully met expectations by immediately lifting his team to second place in Ligue 1... But then they started the new season with a 0-1 loss to Rennes and a locker room brawl. They then lost 0-1 to Lyon. After the break, they redeemed themselves against Lorient, thrashing them 4-0.
Mbappe and his teammates score an average of two goals per match while conceding just 0.5. Olympique averages 2.25 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match.
Real Madrid vs Marseille: Key Statistics and Trends
Real Madrid started the season with four wins
50% of Real Madrid’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5.
Marseille lost two of their last three games
25% of Marseille’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.25.
Real Madrid vs Marseille: Probable Starting Lineups
Real Madrid (probable lineup): Courtois - Alvaro Carreras, Heysen, Militao, Alexander-Arnold - Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler, Vinicius Junior, Mastantuono - Mbappe
Marseille (probable lineup): Rulli - Garcia, Balerdi, Egan-Riley, Murillo - Højbjerg, Gomez, Weah, Gouiri, Greenwood - Aubameyang
Previous Matches: Real Madrid vs Marseille
The clubs faced each other in 2003 and 2009. The Spanish side won every time.
Free Prediction for Real Madrid vs Marseille
The visitors currently do not look ready to cause problems for their opponent. Xabi Alonso and his team will win with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds – 1.93).
