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UEFA Europa
League: Marseille vs Brighton
Kickoff
Time: 2023-10-06 00:45 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/CAT GORYN
After
suffering a devastating 0-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille quickly
responded by appointing Gennaro Gattuso as the new Head Coach. In his inaugural
press conference, Gattuso openly expressed his dislike for Marcelino’s previous
4-4-2 formation and stated his preference for either a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup.
In the previous weekend’s Ligue 1 match, Marseille faced a 2-3 away loss to
Monaco, marking Gattuso’s unfortunate debut. Marseille have experienced two
consecutive league defeats, and the team has gone winless in their last five
matches across all competitions. It seems that Marseille’s players will need
some time to adapt to Gattuso’s tactical approach.
Brighton, on
the other hand, suffered a woeful 1-6 defeat to Aston Villa in their recent
Premier League match, having only secured one victory and suffered three losses
in their last four games. Previously, Brighton had been regarded as the top
dark horse in the Premier League, even momentarily surpassing Tottenham Hotspur
and Arsenal to claim the third spot in the standings. However, juggling
multiple competitions has taken a toll on Brighton, as the team seems to have
reverted to its original form. Additionally, in the previous seven league
matches, Brighton conceded in every game, with a total of 14 goals against
them, highlighting numerous defensive vulnerabilities.
Although
Marseille’s recent form has been less than ideal, their home performance
remains impressive. In the current season, Marseille has achieved three wins
and one draw in their four home matches, remaining undefeated at their home
ground. Considering Brighton’s recent poor form and the fact that they have
been playing consecutive away games, their players are undoubtedly fatigued
both mentally and physically. Taking all factors into account, Marseille, with
the advantage of playing at home, should be considered the favourites in this
match.
Marseille’s
Last 5 Games: WWWDL
23-10-01 Monaco
3-2 Marseille
23-09-25 Paris
Saint-Germain 4-0 Marseille
23-09-22 Ajax
3-3 Marseille
23-09-17 Marseille
0-0 Toulouse
23-09-02 Nantes
1-1 Marseille
Brighton’s
Last 5 Game: WWWWW
23-09-30 Aston
Villa 6-1 Brighton
23-09-28 Chelsea
1-0 Brighton
23-09-24 Brighton
3-1 Bournemouth
23-09-22 Brighton
2-3 AEK Athens
23-09-16 Manchester
United 1-3 Brighton
Prediction: Marseille to win, or
Draw