The top two in Group B will collide in the Europa League on Thursday, with Marseille looking for a huge three points in front of their home fans to move to the top of the standings. AEK Athens are looking for a second win in three matches.
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Group B promised to be one of the most open Europa League opening stages, and that is exactly how it is playing out. AEK Athens are the unlikely side at the top of the standings at present, as they are the only team that they have picked up a victory at this point. But, they will be looking to get back on track this week after playing out a draw with Ajax on matchday two.
Marseille sits second in the current standings after picking up back-to-back draws across their opening two matches. They have netted the most goals in Group B at present, but they have also allowed a joint group-high of five goals across their two fixtures.
Marseille have already been involved in some thrilling fixtures in the group stage, as both of their matches have seen a side throw away a 2-0 advantage. The French side battled back on matchday one against Ajax, before they threw away a 2-0 advantage at Stade Velodrome against Brighton on matchday two.
AEK Athens upset the odds on matchday one by claiming a shock 3-2 success against Brighton away from home. They have never previously landed two victories on the road in a single Europa League campaign, and this is their 24th attempt to change that trend. But, they have lost seven of their nine visits to France across all UEFA competitions.
Marseille vs AEK Athens Head to Head
These two sides have clashed on just two occasions in a major European competition. Both clashes came in the last 16 of the 1989-90 European Cup. Marseille were the winners on that occasion, as they progressed through to the next round with a 3-1 aggregate success.
Marseille vs AEK Athens Prediction
AEK have already upset the odds in Group B this term, and they will put in a strong performance once again this week. However, we will be siding with Marseille landing victory, as the Greek visitors have failed to win in nine previous visits to France across all major European competitions.
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