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Tottenham vs Marseille belongs to the matches of Matchday 1 of the group stage of the 2022-23 Champions League. They are part of Group D, which also has Eintracht Frankfurt, reigning Europa League champions, and Sporting. On paper, these two teams start out as the favorites to finish first and second in the group, but they will have to start working now to reach those positions.
Tottenham is one of the two remaining unbeaten teams in the Premier League, and is coming off a 2-1 win over Fulham in their most recent match. Marseille are also doing a great job in France’s Ligue 1, as they have not lost and are putting pressure on Paris Saint Germain.
Before Tottenham vs Marseille kicks off, JefeBet invites you to find out how the two teams will get to the Matchday 1 clash in theChampions League and to check what the betting odds and predictions are.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Tottenham vs Marseille Champions League Matchday 1 Game on September 7, 2022
- Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Tottenham (-225) / Draw (+360) / Marseille (+575)
- Asian Handicap: Tottenham (AH -1.0, -1.5, +108) / Marseille (AH +1.0, +1.5, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-140), Under (+100).
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (+130).
Tottenham Preview
Tottenham hasn’t lost a Premier League match since last April and since then has a 12-match unbeaten record, eight of which were wins. They have been vying for the overall lead in the English league this season, with four victories and two draws in three games, and currently sit in third position. The team hasn’t been as effective offensively, but it has scored at least one goal in each of its games.
The London outfit are back in Europe’s top club competition after missing the last two editions. It will try to match its best participation, which was the runner-up finish in the 2018-19 season, but for that it will have to start with a win in this match.
Absences: Lucas Moura, Byan Gil.
Possible starting XI: Hugo Lloris; Emerson Royal, Cristian Romero, Eric Dier, Clement Lenglet, Ryan Sessegnon; Rodrigo Bentancur, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg; Richarlison, Heung-min Son, Harry Kane.
Marseille Preview
Marseille is in second place in Ligue 1 with five wins and one draw in six matches. With four wins in a row, the last three with an unbeaten record, the French team will be even stronger ahead of this international duel. The team coached by Croatian Igor Tudor is proving to be solid in every line, but especially in defense, as so far it is the team that has allowed the fewest goals in the domestic tournament (3).
Olympique de Marseille last participated in a Champions League group stage in the 2020-21 season, but performed dismally, finishing last in their group after winning only one match out of six.
Absences: No report.
Possible starting eleven: Pau Lopez; Issa Kaboré, Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi, Sead Kolasinac; Jonathan Clauss, Jordan Veretout, Valentin Rongier; Gerson, Cengiz Under, Luis Suarez.
JefeBet Prediction
Everything is leaning in favor of the English team. Although this will be their first encounter in the Champions League, the Londoners have only lost one of their last five games against French teams in this competition.
Prediction: Tottenham win.
