RB Leipzig and Marseille meet in the Europa League this week, with the hosts having enjoyed a good first season in European competition. However, with their opponents having significantly improved their performances throughout the season, it promises to be an entertaining encounter in Germany. With a place in the semi-finals up for grabs over the two legs, the prize of victory should mean that both sides go all out for the win.
Europa League – Red Bull Arena, Leipzig– Thursday 5th April – 20:05 UK Time
RB Leipzig vs Marseille Match Preview
German side RB Leipzig host Marseille in the first leg of their Europa League quarter final clash on Thursday evening, with the home team hoping to head to France next week with a lead. However, with Rudi Garcia’s men coming into the match in good form themselves, making predictions surrounding the clash is difficult. For those still unsure of who to back ahead of kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
RB Leipzig Team News & Form
The home side come into the match off the back of a narrow win over Hannover, leaving them in fourth position in the Bundesliga standings. Meanwhile, the German side defeated Zenit St Petersburg over two legs in order to reach this stage of the Europa League, with manager Ralph Hasenhüttl hoping his men can extend their recent run of good form. The likes of Emil Forsberg, Timo Werner and Naby Keita are among the biggest threats for the hosts.
Marseille Team News & Form
The French side defeated Dijon in Ligue 1 over the weekend, a result which leaves them third in the standings. Garcia’s men overcame Athetlic Bilbao over two legs in order to make the quarter finals against Leipzig, with Lucas Ocampos having scored four goals in the competition already this season. Elsewhere, the likes of Dimitri Payet and Morgan Sanson help to make the French club an effective unit, however the absence of the injured Florian Thauvin is likely to be felt by the visitors.
RB Leipzig vs Marseille Head to Head
The two teams are yet to meet in a competitive fixture, meaning that no conclusions can be made when it comes to their head-to-head record.
RB Leipzig vs Marseille Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their home status and their performances so far this season, it comes as little surprise that it is RB Leipzig who are the firm favourites for victory this week. The home side can be backed for victory at best odds of 7/10 with bookmaker William Hill, while those looking to bet on a surprise success for Marseille can get a price of 15/4 on the same platform. Meanwhile, a draw between the two is available at odds of 14/5 with Paddy Power.
Top RB Leipzig vs Marseille Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes this week, with odds of 4/5 available at William Hill.