Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille conflict of their last Group B fixture on the American Categorical Stadium, aiming to safe the highest spot within the Europa League group and progress on to the final 16.
Each groups have already secured qualification however are vying for the highest place to keep away from the playoff spherical.
Match Preview
Brighton, of their debut European group-stage marketing campaign, confronted challenges in opposition to Marseille, Ajax, and AEK Athens however secured qualification after a sluggish begin with wins in opposition to Ajax and AEK Athens. Their current home type, nonetheless, noticed blended outcomes, together with a 1-1 draw in opposition to Burnley.
Roberto De Zerbi’s facet wants a win in opposition to Marseille to make sure high spot. They beforehand managed a 2-2 draw in opposition to Marseille within the opening fixture and are undefeated of their final seven dwelling video games.
Marseille, securing 11 factors from 5 matches, assured their spot within the knockout stage with an exciting 4-3 win in opposition to Ajax. Gennaro Gattuso’s facet goals to high the group however faces a troublesome away fixture at Brighton.
Marseille, regardless of their European success, had a blended run domestically however showcased power with wins in opposition to Lyon and Lorient.
Nevertheless, their away file in England isn’t spectacular, with only one win of their final 14 European away video games.
Workforce Information
Brighton has a protracted damage listing together with Solly March, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Danny Welbeck, Ansu Fati, Tariq Lamptey, and Adam Webster. Joel Veltman might return, and Joao Pedro is prone to lead the assault.
Marseille is with out Joaquin Correa and Valentin Rongier, whereas Geoffrey Kondogbia is uncertain. Jonathan Clauss is obtainable after suspension, and Aubameyang, in red-hot type, is predicted to guide the assault.
Doable Lineups
Brighton: (4-2-3-1)
Steele;
Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Hinshelwood;
Gross, Gilmour;
Adingra, Pedro, Mitoma;
Ferguson
Marseille: (4-4-2)
Lopez;
Clauss, Gigot, Mbemba, Lodi;
Sarr, Veretout, Ounahi, Harit;
Ndiaye, Aubameyang
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-3 Marseille
Each groups goal for victory to safe the highest spot. Given Brighton’s damage issues and defensive vulnerabilities, an Aubameyang-inspired Marseille might edge out Brighton in an entertaining encounter on the South Coast.
