UEFA Europa Conference League: Olympique Marseille vs. Feyenoord Preview, Odds, Prediction

Olympique Marseille and Feyenoord had the most exciting clash last Thursday of all the international ones held that day. Five goals at De Kuip made that contest a memorable one and knowing the mentality of these two sides, we could see the same in France. The hosts will attack that is certain because they want to use the home-field advantage. Their fans are one of the most ferocious in Europe, and the atmosphere at Velodrome is always pretty harsh.

Preview

Olympique Marseille (+110) lost at home on Sunday night to Lyon, in the derby of the round, 0-3. It was the second straight game in which Olympique conceded three goals, and it is apparent that they have certain problems in the back line. Just once in the past five games, this unit managed to keep clean sheets.

All the remaining games were with over 2.5 goals and with both sides netting, which is a bit odd for Jorge Sampaoli and his football philosophy. The Argentinian who led Chile and made the biggest successes in the history of this country is known as a defense-first manager, yet this season, Marseille’s events are rich with goals.

Olympique had five triumphs in a row at home before meeting Lyon, in each netting at least twice. Usually, when they win at Velodrom, Marseille scores twice or more.

Feyenoord (+210) has five wins in a row, and one defeat in the previous 14 games. They would record ten victories and three draws besides that during that stretch. Arne Slot’s unit is in one hell of a form, playing total football and amusing the fans wherever they go.

Let us tell you this data. In the last 15 games, only two didn’t see three or more goals, while a single one ended with just one team scoring. In the last 12 matches, the former European champions have scored twice or more.

There is no calculation when Feyenoord plays, because the Dutch powerhouse wants to win at any cost, and they always attack, regardless of the result.

Latest News

Balerdi and de La Fuente are out due to injuries.

Among the guests, Bijlow and Toornstra aren’t available, also due to various injuries.

Head to Head Games

The game in Rotterdam ended 3-2 for the hosts, who were up 2-0 after 20 minutes, but allowed for the guests to come back in the second part of the opening sequence and level until the break. Shortly after the start of the second 45 minutes, the home team once again reached the lead, and surprisingly that was the final result.

Prediction

There isn’t any other logical recommendation but to bet on goals here. Over 2.5 scores is the first pick for us, the safest one. The odds on that are at -170, and that is great. Now, if you want to increase the profits, add both teams to score to that and the odds are going up to -125, which is excellent. In our personal opinion, this is the best bet of the day, and it will end up on our slip.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals -170

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