Olympique Marseille vs Atalanta BC Betting Odds, AI Picks, Prediction and Game Analysis

The action on the UEL schedule continues this week, as the semi-finals get underway. Two sides that would have been outsiders to come through the previous UEL matchups will now have their sights set on a date in Dublin.
Marseille will have home advantage for this first showdown with Italian side Atalanta, but there could be an open feel to the UEL odds available. You can find the latest Marseille vs Atalanta betting odds and our UEL computer picks here.
Game Information
OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE vs ATALANTA BC |
Location of the Game: Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France |
Date and Time: Thursday, May 2, 2024. 3:00 PM ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League Semifinal 1st leg |
How to watch: Paramount+ |
Marseille vs Atalanta Pick and Prediction
ODDS | AI PICKS |
MONEYLINE | Atalanta +182 |
A fascinating Marseille vs Atalanta matchup is set for Thursday, and it will be the first competitive clash between the sides. Atalanta were excellent in their last away match in Europe, beating Liverpool convincingly at Anfield. It only boosts their chances that Marseille are winless in their last seven encounters with Italian clubs.
Therefore, we could see Atalanta taking a massive stride toward reaching the final by claiming victory on the road in France this week. Both teams to score could also be a popular Marseille vs Atalanta betting angle.
Marseille vs Atalanta Betting Odds
TEAM | ODDS TO QUALIFY | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
MARSEILLE | +180 | +155 | PK | O 2.5 |
ATALANTA | -220 | +182 | PK | U 2.5 |
DRAW | +230 |
The Marseille vs Atalanta betting odds show the home team as the +155 favorites this week. An away victory for Atalanta is priced up at +182, while the draw is available at +230.
Marseille vs Atalanta Analysis
Marseille Preview
It has been a solid campaign in Europe for the French hosts, despite finishing second in the UEL standings before Christmas. However, their performances have continued to improve throughout the knockout stages.
It is also worth noting that the Europa League presents the hosts with their best route back into a European competition next term, as the Marseille standings in Ligue 1 see them sitting adrift of the top six positions.
The UEL team stats show that Marseille have reached the semi-final stage of a European competition for the second time in three seasons. Despite losing in their last appearance at this stage, they have still won three of their four semi-final ties. That includes victories in all three previous semi-finals in the Europa League.
The UEL player stats also indicate that Marseille are a team that prefer playing in front of their own fans. They have won each of their last five in Europe at the Stade Velodrome, which is their best winning sequence since March 1999.
Atalanta Preview
Atalanta will also see a Europa League success as their best route into next season’s Champions League. The Atalanta scores in Serie A matches have dropped off since their first leg win over Liverpool in the previous round, but they still boast excellent quality in the final third.
The Italian side will be playing in the semi-finals of a European competition for just the second time in their history. Their previous appearance at this stage ended in defeat against KV Mechelen in the 1987-88 UEFA Cup.
Atalanta also have a fairly reliable record against French teams after avoiding defeat in two of their last three matches. Their only defeat was suffered at the hands of PSG in the quarterfinal stage of the Champions League in 2020.
The Italian side have no fresh UEL injuries to contend with this week, and there will be hope that they could emulate the performance that saw them land a 3-0 success at Anfield against Liverpool in their last European away outing.
Marseille vs Atalanta Head to Head
This will be the first time that Marseille and Atalanta will be colliding in a competitive European fixture.
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