Marseille vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (25 November)

Things are now complicated for OM in this Champions League. With only 3 small points accumulated during the first 4 days, the French are at the gates of the top 24 in the ranking but their schedule for the coming weeks does not encourage optimism since they will have to challenge Liverpool and this Newcastle team in particular. Not paid for their good performance against Real Madrid 2-1, Roberto de Zerbi's players were then able to get back on track by largely dominating Ajax Amsterdam 4-0 . Unfortunately for them, the Olympians were scuttled against Sporting 2-1 before falling without offering anything against Atalanta Bergamo 0-1 during the last two days. At the same time, in Ligue 1, the Phocéens are in 2nd position in the ranking behind PSG after their great success against Brest 3-0 before the international break. Finally, they will travel to Nice a few days before this new European poster.

On the other hand, Newcastle is much better placed to harbor ambitions in this competition. If they started with a fairly narrow defeat against FC Barcelona 1-2, the English then straightened out the situation by stringing together 3 victories in a row against Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4, Benfica 3-0 and finally against Athletic Bilbao 2-0 which allows them to occupy 6th place in the ranking at mid-term. These fine European performances contrast with those achieved in the Premier League by the residents of Saint-James Park. They are in fact only in 14th position in the ranking after their setback suffered at Brentford before the last international break. Getting back on track will not be a simple mission against Manchester City. 

Still considered undesirable by the club, Lirola and Maupay were not qualified by the managers to play in the league phase. In addition to this, Algerian striker Gouiri (1 goal in 6 appearances in Ligue 1), the usual absentee H.J. Traoré (winger) and central defender Medina are continuing their convalescence. Central manager Aguerd joined them on the bench while captain Balerdi and American recruit Timothy Weah (ex-Juventus) should be back. Finally, the starting right side Murillo, who returned injured from the rally with Panama, remains in doubt. Good news on the other hand for the Phocaeans with the return of left side Emerson from suspension. Rather prominent in Ligue 1, Greenwood (8 goals, 3 assists in Ligue 1) must be more convincing in the Champions League. At the forefront, the aging Aubameyang (1 goal, 3 assists in C1) will compete with the young talent Robino Vaz (4 goals and 2 assists in L1).

The Brazilian Paixao is the team's top scorer in the league phase with 3 goals. For the Magpies, the striker absent since the start of the season Wissa (ex-Brentford), the starting full-back Livramento and the replacement defender Ashby will certainly not be traveling to the Vélodrome. Defender Lascalles was not included on the list of players authorized to take part in this Champions League. The excellent winger Gordon, author of 4 goals in the Champions League, has also joined the infirmary recently along with the young striker Osula (substitute, 1 goal). Both men are unsure about this poster. On the other hand, winger Murphy (2 goals in PL) and center forward Woltemade (4 goals in PL) should be operational. The Olympians will also have to be wary of the threat posed by the formidable Harvey Barnes (3 goals in C1). 

• Summary: Olympique de Marseille U19 is going head to head with Newcastle United U19 starting on 25 Nov 2025 at 13:30 UTC . The match is a part of the UEFA Youth League .