{"id":1399246,"date":"2025-09-15T16:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1399246"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:59:43","slug":"match-preview-real-madrid-vs-olympique-marseille-16-09-25-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-real-madrid-vs-olympique-marseille-16-09-25-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid vs Marseille: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The anticipation is high as Real Madrid welcome Olympique Marseille to the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u in Tuesday’s Champions League<\/a> opener. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both sides looking to kickstart their European campaign, this clash offers a fascinating encounter between a Spanish powerhouse and a French side eager to cause an upset. Scheduled for an 8pm kick-off in Madrid, all eyes will be on whether the hosts can impose their pedigree or if Marseille can spring a surprise in their first competitive meeting in recent memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the available odds and seasonal context, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Real Madrid to win, given the gulf in quality and home advantage. The trends also point towards goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Real Madrid to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/3 @ Betfair<\/a>
(75.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because Real Madrid’s home record and squad depth stand out; Marseille rarely outperforms as big underdog.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/9 @ Bet365<\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to attacking talent and openers often high-scoring for Madrid in Europe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tClaim Offer<\/a>
\n Our Score<\/span>\n 9.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Read our review<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t