{"id":1401882,"date":"2025-09-29T13:21:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1401882"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:21:48","slug":"match-preview-marseille-vs-ajax-30-09-25-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-marseille-vs-ajax-30-09-25-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympique Marseille vs Ajax: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Olympique Marseille welcome Ajax to the Orange V\u00e9lodrome in a clash that promises tension and attacking intent. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sides are searching for their first points of the campaign after opening defeats, but Marseille\u2019s recent head-to-head edge and more threatening forward play set the stage for a high-stakes encounter this week. 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We\u2019re particularly confident in the home win, given Marseille\u2019s head-to-head advantage and Ajax\u2019s lack of cutting edge so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Olympique Marseille to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfred.com\/\">1\/2 @ Betfred<\/a><br>(66.7%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Marseille created twice as many shots as Ajax and lead H2H with 1 win, 1 draw in last 2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">7\/10 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(58.8%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6 goals in last H2H, both teams missed big chances in previous games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach: Start with the home win, add goals markets for accumulator potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2025\/26 season to date. Both teams are yet to register a point after one match each, with Marseille sitting 25th and Ajax 30th on goal difference. Marseille\u2019s single goal scored edges Ajax\u2019s blank, but both have work to do defensively after conceding twice on opening day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Olympique Marseille<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ajax<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/strong> (Marseille): With Marseille generating 15 shots and 1.25 xG last time out, Aubameyang\u2019s movement and finishing remain the main threat to Ajax\u2019s backline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mason Greenwood<\/strong> (Marseille): Quick feet and an eye for goal; Greenwood\u2019s ability to find space against Ajax\u2019s sometimes disorganised defence may prove crucial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kasper Dolberg<\/strong> (Ajax): Needs service, but if Ajax can create, Dolberg\u2019s record in big matches makes him the visitors\u2019 main hope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steven Berghuis<\/strong> (Ajax): A creative spark \u2013 if Ajax are to break their scoring duck, Berghuis will likely be involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head<br><small>Last 2 Meetings<\/small><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marseille are unbeaten in their last two against Ajax, winning a 4-3 thriller at home and drawing 3-3 in Amsterdam. Recent meetings have delivered goals and drama in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30\/11\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Marseille 4-3 Ajax<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">UEFA Europa League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/09\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ajax 3-3 Marseille<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">UEFA Europa League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will Marseille\u2019s attacking firepower and home record prove too much for an Ajax side still searching for fluency and goals? With their superior shot count and recent head-to-head edge, Marseille look primed to claim the points. Back the home win at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfred.com\/\">1\/2 with Betfred<\/a> (66.7%) and consider goals markets for extra value in what should be another entertaining, open contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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