Atalanta vs Marseille prediction, preview, team news and more | UEFA Europa League 2023-24
The UEFA Europa League is back in action with a set of semifinal fixtures this week as Marseille take on Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta side in an intriguing clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday. With the first leg ending in a 1-1 draw, both teams will look to strike the decisive blow in this fixture.
Atalanta are in fifth place in the Serie A standings and have been fairly impressive this season. La Dea edged Salernitana to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Marseille, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the Ligue 1 table and have struggled this season. The away side has won only one of its last four games and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Atalanta vs Marseille Head-to-Head
The only previous match between Atalanta and Marseille on the European stage took place in the reverse fixture last week. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw, with early goals from both teams in the first half.
Atalanta form guide: W-D-W-W-W
Marseille form guide: D-W-D-D-W
Atalanta vs Marseille Team News
Atalanta
Rafael Toloi and Sead Kolasinac are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this clash. Gianluca Scamacca and Ademola Lookman have been impressive this season and will lead the line for La Dea on Thursday.
Injured: Rafael Toloi, Sead Kolasinac, Emil Holm
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Marseille
Valentin Rongier and Bilal Nadir are recovering from injuries and have been sidelined for this game. Marseille have a good squad and will need to field their best team in this fixture.
Injured: Bilal Nadir, Valentin Rongier, Bamo Melte
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Atalanta vs Marseille Predicted XI
Atalanta Predicted XI (3-4-3): Juan Musso; Giorgio Scalvini, Marten de Roon, Berat Djimsiti; Matteo Ruggeri, Davide Zappacosta, Ederson, Mario Pasalic; Teun Koopmeiners, Ademola Lookman, Gianluca Scamacca
Marseille Predicted XI (3-5-2): Pau Lopez; Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi, Amir Murillo; Luis Henrique, Jonathan Clauss, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jordan Veretout, Azzedine Ounahi; Faris Moumbagna, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Atalanta vs Marseille Prediction
Atalanta have grown in stature under Gian Piero Gasperini and can be unstoppable when at their well-organized best. La Dea have impressive attacking players at their disposal and will likely break through Marseille's defensive line on several occasions this week.
Marseille have blown hot and cold this season and will look to salvage their campaign with European success. Atalanta are the better team, however, and we expect them to win this game.
Prediction: Atalanta 3-1 Marseille
