Olympique Marseille vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Odds, AI Picks, Prediction and Analysis
A thrilling second leg on the UEL schedule appears to be set for this week, as Olympique Marseille and Shakhtar Donetsk will renew their rivalry. The first clash last weekend was a Europa League classic, with the two sides playing out a pulsating 2-2 draw in Germany.
However, only one side will earn progression through to the next round when the second legs of the UEL matchups are staged this week. You can find the latest UEL odds and our Marseille vs Shakhtar betting picks below.
Game Information
| OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE vs SHAKHTAR DONETSK |
| Location of the Game: Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France |
| Date and Time: Thursday, February 22, 2024. 3:00 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League Knockout Round |
| How to watch: Paramount+ |
Marseille vs Shakhtar Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Shakhtar Donetsk -150 |
It has been a challenging week off the field for the hosts. Gennaro Gattuso is no more the head coach of the French side. It made a Marseille vs Shakhtar betting prediction.
The Ukrainian visitors have already troubled high-class opposition on the road in Europe this term after coming within touching distance of earning a point in Barcelona. Therefore, it could be an interesting selection when making UEL computer picks on this Marseille vs Shakhtar matchup to side with the away team.
Marseille vs Shakhtar Betting Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| MARSEILLE | 3-2-1 11Pts | -140 | -0.75 | O 2.75 |
| SHAKHTAR | 3-0-3 9Pts | +367 | +0.75 | U 2.75 |
| DRAW | +295 |
The Marseille vs Shakhtar betting odds show the French hosts as commanding -140 favorites. A win for the visitors is at +367, with the draw available at +295.
Olympique Marseille vs Shakhtar Donetsk Analysis
Olympique Marseille Preview
It has been a busy period off the field for Marseille ahead of this showdown in the Europa League, as the club have called time on Gennaro Gattuso’s stay at the club following another underwhelming league effort over the weekend.
The Marseille scores throughout the season haven’t been at the standard required. That includes in Europe after finishing second in the UEL standings before Christmas.
Marseille landed three victories in their six matches in Group B. But they allowed a remarkable ten goals in that opening round. Still, they avoided defeat in all three home matches, scoring nine goals in the process.
But, their fragility at the back was evident once again last week, as they allowed a 92nd minute equalizer despite having looked the most likely winner in Germany after netting a 90th minute goal to go 2-1 up.
Shakhtar Donetsk Preview
Only time will tell how important Shakhtar’s 92nd minute equalizer will be in the context of this tie. But their ability to come back from behind was evident throughout their opening leg showdown against Marseille last Thursday.
Ultimately, they rescued a home draw after Eguinaldo scored a dramatic late leveler just two minutes after Marseille believed that they had netted the winning effort in the clash.
The UEL player stats highlight that the Ukrainian side were more productive with the ball in the final third, and confidence could be taken from their UEL team stats on the road already this term.
Shakhtar landed one win in three matches on the road in the Champions League before Christmas, but the Shakhtar defense does need to improve after allowing nine goals across those fixtures. However, the visitors come into this showdown with no fresh UEL injuries to report.
Olympique Marseille vs Shakhtar Donetsk Head to Head
Shakhtar have an impressive Europa League record against Marseille, having avoided defeat in three. That includes recording victories in both matches in the quarterfinal stage against their French rivals in the 2008-09 season. In France, the Ukrainian side landed a 2-1 victory on their latest visit to Marseille.
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