Marseille vs Atalanta: Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head, and Matchday 4 Prediction

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Marseille vs Atalanta: Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head, and Matchday 4 Prediction

The UEFA Champions League encounter on Matchday 4 will see Marseille take on Atalanta on November 5, 2025. The match is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET at the Stade Orange Velodrome in Marseille. This fixture is particularly notable as it is a rematch of the 2023/24 Europa League semi-finals.

Current Standings and Team Performance

Marseille is currently second in Ligue 1, having collected 22 points from their first 11 matches. The team has been impressive, scoring an average of 2.27 goals per game, making them the most effective attacking side in the league.

In contrast, Atalanta is struggling in Serie A, sitting in 11th place with just 13 points from 10 matches. Their performance has not matched their expectations this season, particularly after failing to win any of their last five matches.

Recent Form

Marseille: WLLDW, scoring 2.2 goals in their last five games.
Atalanta: DDDDL, with a maximum of one goal in their last five matches.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Marseille and Atalanta have met twice. Their previous encounter was during the semi-finals of the 2023/24 Europa League, where they drew 1-1 at the Velodrome. Atalanta then triumphed in the second leg with a decisive 3-0 victory at home.

Team News and Injury Updates

Marseille

Marseille’s coach, Roberto De Zerbi, faces a challenging situation with multiple injuries affecting key players. The following individuals will miss the match:

Amine Gouiri (shoulder)
Geoffrey Kondogbia (calf)
Facundo Medina (ankle)
Timothy Weah (thigh)
Nayef Aguerd (hip)
Leonardo Balerdi (calf)

Additionally, Emerson Palmieri is suspended after receiving a red card in the last match against Sporting CP.

Atalanta

Atalanta is also dealing with injuries. Notable absences include:

Mitchel Bakker (knee)
Daniel Maldini (thigh)
Sead Kolasinac (knee)
Marten De Roon (thigh, possibly returning)

Key Matchups to Watch

The midfield battle will be crucial in this match. Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will look to anchor their fluid midfield, while Atalanta’s Ederson will attempt to impose his physicality and control the pace of play.

Both teams have strong attacking options. Marseille’s trio of Igor Paixao, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Mason Greenwood is expected to test Atalanta’s defense. Meanwhile, Atalanta’s defensive line must remain organized against Marseille’s dynamic offense.