Marseille and Porto head into Wednesday nights Champions League Group C clash knowing that the result will have big ramifications over who qualifies for the knockout stages of the competition.
Marseille have experienced a terrible Champions League campaign so far, losing all three of their games in Europe’s elite competition. If they fail to win this clash then OM will no longer be able to qualify for the knockout stages.
The home side are experiencing an inconsistent campaign, as their league form has improved of late, but their form in Europe has been woeful. A 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture means that Marseille have failed to score in the Champions League this season.
The defeats also continued their atrocious recent record in Europe’s elite competition, as they have now suffered 12 straight defeats in the competition dating back to 2012.
OM have also won just one of their last eight home games in the Champions League, having lost the other seven matches in the run.
Porto’s form has improved of late and a win would be a massive step towards the Portuguese team making the last 16 of the competition.
Sergio Conceicao’s team have won five of their last six games in all competitions. They have also recorded back-to-back wins in the Champions League, but Porto have been inconsistent in the competition of late, winning three and losing four games of their last seven outings.
The Portuguese team have struggled for victories on their travels in this competition, having won just two of their previous ten away matches.
Poor defensively displays have played a key role in those poor recent away results, as Porto have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five Champions League games on their travels.
Forebet predicts that Porto will record a victory in a low-scoring game to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.