Olympique de Marseille host Liverpool FC for the 7th Matchday of the UEFA Champions League. The game kicks off on 21st January at 20:00 at Orange Vélodrome, Marseille.
This season, Liverpool has won four and lost two of the European matches, while the French team has won and lost three each. So far, Liverpool is placed 9th on the table and has a chance to enter directly into the playoffs, which is awarded to the top eight teams. Marseille is placed 16th and will likely go to the playoff qualifiers.
The two teams have played four head-to-head matches, where Marseille won one fixture while Liverpool won three.
Below, we give you the Marseille vs Liverpool betting odds, along with a preview of the top betting markets available for this fixture.
Marseille vs Liverpool: Betting Odds
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, 7bet offers competitive Marseille vs Liverpool betting odds across various markets.
Please note that all the odds mentioned below are accurate as of the publishing time of the article. Visit 7bet’s Champions League betting page for the latest odds.
1X2 Odds Betting Odds
| Marseille (1) | X | Liverpool (2) |
| 13/5 | 11/4 | 4/5 |
The 1X2 betting market is the most popular and easy-to-understand option in football betting. It offers three possible outcomes:
- 1: Home team (Marseille) to win
- X: Match to end in a draw
- 2: Away team (Liverpool) to win
Looking at the Marseille vs Liverpool betting odds for the 1X2 market, the odds are 13/5 for Marseille, 11/4 for a draw, and 4/5 for Liverpool. These numbers represent the potential payout for each outcome. So, a correct bet on Marseille at 13/5 odds pays £13 profit for every £5 wagered. A draw with 11/4 odds will return £11 profit for every £4, and a successful bet on Liverpool at 4/5 odds pays £4 for every £5 wagered. With each win, your original stake is also returned.
Upon simplifying the odds, bets on Marseille pay £2.6 per pound while bets on Liverpool pay £0.8 per pound. Bets with lower payouts are said to have short odds because they have a higher likelihood of winning. In this case, Liverpool’s odds are short, which indicates it could be a favourite in this fixture.
However, odds are just based on probabilities and don’t affect the actual outcome. Look at both teams’ recent domestic and European form before placing your bets.
Double Chance Odds
| Marseille or Draw | Marseille or Liverpool | Draw or Liverpool |
| 9/11 | 1/4 | 3/13 |
The Double Chance betting market is low-risk compared to 1X2, as it allows you to cover two outcomes instead of one:
- 1X: Marseille wins, or the match ends in a draw.
- X2: Draw or Liverpool wins.
- 12: Either team wins (the bet loses if the match ends in a draw).
This market is a safer choice for cautious bettors or if you are unsure of which team to back. Also, if both teams appear to be evenly matched in their form, you can choose this market to reduce risk. However, bettors should note that the potential payout in Double Chance is lower compared to 1X2. The odds are shorter in this market, which means a smaller profit. Consider Double Chance in an accumulator bet.
Before betting, review both teams’ recent form and consistency. Marseille recorded 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in their last 10 matches, while Liverpool managed 5 wins and 5 draws in the same period.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Marseille (+0.5) | Liverpool (-0.5) |
| 10/11 | 10/13 |
| Marseille (+1.75) | Liverpool (-1.75) |
| 4/17 | 11/4 |
| Marseille (-0.75) | Liverpool (+0.75) |
| 17/5 | 2/11 |
Handicaps balance the bets when both teams appear to be mismatched in strength. For example, Liverpool has lifted the Champions League trophy six times while Marseille has won it only once. So, Liverpool can be considered a stronger team in this fixture. Let’s say you want to bet on Marseille but are not sure if they will win against the English team. With a handicap bet, you can give them a virtual head start by giving them extra points. The same number of points will be subtracted from Liverpool.
For example, if you select a +0.75 handicap for Marseille, a final score of 0–1 will be read as 0.75–0.25. This means bets on Marseille will win even if they lose the match.
However, it is important to keep the goal margin in mind when selecting the handicap. Here are a few examples:
- Marseille (+0.5) / Liverpool (+0.5): This is the default handicap on 7bet’s betting page for this fixture. It gives an advantage to Marseille in case of a draw.
- Marseille (-0.75) / Liverpool (+0.75): Liverpool gets a one-goal lead with this handicap. For example, if they lose 1–0, the handicap will be adjusted as 0.25–0.75. Marseille will need to win with a two-goal margin to overcome the gap.
- Marseille (+1.75) / Liverpool (-1.75): Marseille gets a three-goal lead with this handicap as a score of 0–3 will be adjusted to 1.75–1.25. Liverpool will need to win the match with a 4-goal difference to overcome the handicap.
Explore betting markets for UEFA Champions League
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
| Yes | No |
| 5/9 | 9/7 |
In this market, bettors have to predict whether both sides will score during the match. You can choose “Yes” if you think each team will find the net at least once, or “No” if you expect that either or both teams won’t score.
BTTS Yes bets win as long as the score is at least 1–1. On the other hand, “No” bets win if the final score has a zero in like 0–1, 1–0, 0–0, etc.
When looking at the Marseille vs Liverpool odds in this market, consider how many times both teams kept a clean sheet (where the opponent couldn’t score). Marseille kept three clean sheets while Liverpool kept four. Use this data to minimize risk.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
| 4/7 | 5/4 |
Bet on how many goals will be scored in the match. For example, if you bet that over 2.5 goals will be scored, your wager wins if the combined goal tally is three or higher. So, any score like 1–2, 2–2, or 0–3 wins.
Similarly, if you bet Under 2.5, the final combined goals should be two or lower. Scores like 0–1, 0–0, or 0–2 will win in this bet.
In their last 10 matches, Liverpool scored an average of 1.7 goals per match, and Marseille averaged 3.0. This brings their combined average total to 4.7. Use this data when looking at the Marseille vs Liverpool odds in the Goals Total market.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score Bet | Marseille vs Liverpool Odds |
| 0–0 | 15/1 |
| 1–0 | 13/1 |
| 1–1 | 13/2 |
| 0–1 | 17/2 |
| 2–0 | 20/1 |
| 0–2 | 9/1 |
| 2–2 | 12/1 |
Bettors have to predict the exact final score of the match in this bet. You are free to choose any combination of scores ranging from zero to plus five goals. This can be a risky wager, as predicting a precise score is difficult. Bet only small amounts in this market to minimize your risk.
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