Match Overview
On December 14th, Brighton will face off against Marseille in a UEFA Europa League Group Stage match at The American Express Community Stadium. The odds for this match are as follows: the local team, Brighton, is favored to win with odds of 1.72, while the odds for a draw are 4.47 and the odds for an away victory by Marseille are 4.78.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met once before in their history, which took place earlier in this UEFA Europa League campaign. The match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, showcasing both teams’ attacking prowess. With four goals scored in their previous encounter, it’s evident that these teams have no problem finding the back of the net when they face each other.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Brighton has been performing well recently, winning three out of their last six matches across all competitions. In terms of goal-scoring ability, they have netted a total of ten goals during this period but have also conceded eight goals.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, Brighton currently sits in second place with ten points from five matches played. They have won three matches and drawn one while suffering only one defeat. With nine goals scored and five goals conceded so far in this competition, Brighton has displayed solid offensive capabilities while maintaining defensive stability.
Their most recent match was against Burnley in the Premier League where they secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw. This result highlights Brighton’s resilience and determination to compete at a high level.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Marseille has been enjoying success lately with four wins out of their last six matches on the road across various competitions. Their attacking prowess has been on full display during this period as they have scored an impressive 14 goals while conceding only seven.
In the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, Marseille currently sits at the top of their group with 11 points from five matches played. They have won three matches and drawn two, remaining undefeated so far. With 14 goals scored and nine goals conceded in this competition, Marseille has shown their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive solidity.
Their most recent match was against Lorient in Ligue 1 where they secured a convincing 4-2 victory. This result further solidifies Marseille’s attacking capabilities and their ability to find the back of the net consistently.
Key Players Spotlight
One key player to watch for Brighton is João Pedro, who has been in excellent form recently with 11 goals in his last 25 appearances across all competitions. His goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for Brighton’s chances of success in this match.
For Marseille, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stands out as a key player. He has been instrumental for his team, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in his last 21 appearances across all competitions. His ability to find the back of the net consistently will be vital for Marseille’s attacking threat.
Statistical Insights
When looking at recent statistics, it becomes clear that both teams possess strong offensive capabilities. Brighton has averaged 1.67 goals per game over their last six matches, while Marseille has averaged an impressive 2.33 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, both teams have room for improvement as they have conceded an average of over one goal per game in their recent fixtures. This suggests that there may be opportunities for both teams to score in this upcoming match.
Match Prediction: Brighton 2 – 1 Marseille
Based on the analysis conducted above, it is expected that this match will be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have shown their ability to score goals, but also have vulnerabilities in defense.
Taking into consideration Brighton’s home advantage and their strong performances in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, it is predicted that the final scoreline will be Brighton 2 – 1 Marseille.
