UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Marseille 0 - 1 FT Olympiakos Piraeus
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Santiago Hezze (Chiquinho) 42'
HT
Bruno Onyemaechi 60'
62' ↓ Tochukwu Nnadi ↑Amine Harit
62' ↓ Emerson Palmieri ↑Ulisses Garcia
62' ↓ Neal Maupay ↑Amine Gouiri
↓ Gustavo Puerta ↑Remo Freuler 67'
↓ Roman Yaremchuk ↑Armando González 67'
↓ Jota Silva ↑Kostas Fortounis 72'
↓ Bruno Onyemaechi ↑Nayair Tiknizyan 73'
75' ↓ Angel Gomes ↑Faris Moumbagna
77' Bamo Meite
80' ↓ Keyliane Abdallah ↑Geoffrey Kondogbia
↓ Chiquinho ↑Gustavo Sá 82'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Jeffrey de Lange 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Weah 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Bamo Meité
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Nayef Aguerd 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
82
Passes
13
Duels
Emerson Palmieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Tochukwu Nnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
André Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Himad Abdelli 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Forwards
Keyliane Abdallah 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Igor Paixão 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Théo Vermot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jelle Van Neck
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conrad Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelyann Bezahaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Mbondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Harit
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Geoffrey Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tadjidine Mmadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faris Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olympiakos Piraeus
Goalkeepers
Stefan Ortega 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Emmanouil Saliakas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Panagiotis Retsos
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Lorenzo Pirola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Onyemaechi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Gustavo Puerta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Santiago Hezze 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Gelson Martins 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chiquinho 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Jota Silva 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Forwards
Roman Yaremchuk
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
I. Georgakopoulos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dimitrios Stournaras
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zinedin Smajlovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nair Tiknizyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Carmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Fortounis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Sá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Filis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2020 | Marseille | 2 - 1 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Champions League | Orange Vélodrome |
| 10/21/2020 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 1 - 0 | Marseille | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
| 11/23/2011 | Marseille | 0 - 1 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Champions League | Stade Vélodrome |
| 09/13/2011 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 - 1 | Marseille | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
12/01/2020
10/21/2020
11/23/2011
09/13/2011
Marseille Win
Olympiakos Piraeus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Marseille
Olympiakos Piraeus
Marseille
Olympiakos Piraeus
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Smash-and-Grab Masterclass at the Vélodrome
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A defiant goalkeeping display and clinical finishing turned heavy pressure into a massive upset victory for the Greek visitors.
The Siege Begins
The atmosphere inside the Orange Vélodrome demanded early dominance. Marseille obliged instantly, establishing controlled possession at 56% and pinning Olympiakos Piraeus deep into their own half. Wave after wave of attacks led to immense set-piece pressure, racking up nine corner kicks as the home side turned the screw. The Intensity was palpable on the pitch. Greek defenders threw their bodies on the line to block four separate shots. Despite an impressive expected goals tally, the decisive final touch remained elusive for the hosts. This was a tactical siege, pure and simple. The home side knocked the ball around with swagger, stringing together over 460 accurate passes, but ultimately failing to break the deadlock in the opening exchanges.
The Sucker Punch
Then came the brutal sucker punch. Against the entire run of play, the Greek visitors silenced the roaring crowd. Right before the halftime whistle in the 42nd minute, Chiquinho orchestrated a brilliant, sweeping counter-attack. He picked out a perfect pass to find Santiago Hezze, who finished the move with devastating precision. That singular strike completely flipped the script. The massive Upset potential suddenly felt very real. One genuine chance, one incredibly clinical strike. The French side was left scratching their heads, wondering exactly how their overwhelming territorial dominance had evaporated into a frustrating scoreboard deficit. The away side seized the moment, taking control of the narrative and shifting the psychological momentum entirely in their favour.
Greek Resistance
The second half morphed into an unyielding wall of Greek resistance. Marseille threw absolutely everything forward, desperately trying to restore the Balance of the tie. That is exactly when S. Ortega decided to make the penalty area his personal domain. The goalkeeper produced five crucial saves, swatting away dangerous on-target attempts with ridiculous ease and commanding his box under heavy fire. The away side soaked up the relentless pressure brilliantly, registering an unbelievable 34 clearances and frustrating the vocal home fans. This was a classic, gritty European away performance. With three massive points secured, Olympiakos advance their campaign in the promotion playoff zone, while the hosts are left to agonizingly rue a miserable night.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal in the match?
Santiago Hezze scored the only goal in the 42nd minute to secure the win for Olympiakos.
How did the goalkeeper influence the result?
S. Ortega was magnificent, making 5 crucial saves to secure a clean sheet and an upset victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Marseille Seek Redemption Against High-Flying Olympiakos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. After a disastrous opening match, Marseille must secure a result to stay in the hunt for the top 24 playoff spots, but Olympiakos bring serious momentum to France.
The Setup
A crushing opening loss has left Marseille scrambling down in 32nd place. They need an immediate course correction. Their poor Form rating is no secret, but the underlying metrics suggest they can bounce back. Olympiakos Piraeus arrive with three points in the bag and a very different mindset. Their opening win puts them in a comfortable 13th, looking up at the top eight automatic qualification spots. The high Balance of this fixture implies a tactical dogfight. Despite the early pressure, the hosts boast exceptional Stars who can flip a match in an instant. Make no mistake, the Stakes are escalating quickly in this Europa League phase.
Key Battle
This match hinges on A. Gouiri trying to break the grip of Remo Freuler. Gouiri has been a rare bright spark for Marseille, finding pockets of space and driving the attack forward. Freuler is the engine for the Greeks. He dominates the tempo and dictates where the game is played. If Freuler locks down the central zones, Marseille will struggle to feed their forwards.
Our Prediction
Marseille hold a slight edge on paper, but Olympiakos are playing with supreme confidence. Expect the hosts to push hard early, leaving gaps on the counter. A tense, low-scoring draw looks most likely. A 1-1 split points keeps Olympiakos comfortable and leaves Marseille sweating.