Marseille vs Shakhtar Donetsk: watch the live UEFA Europa League match
The participant in the Europa League round of 8 will be decided in France on Feb. 22, with the match set to take place at the famous Stade Vélodrome.
The kickoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. EET, and NV will broadcast the live Marseille vs. Shakhtar Donetsk match.
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First match
The teams faced off in their initial match on Feb. 15, with Shakhtar designated as the nominal host. The game was highly intense and dramatic, featuring a last-minute goal exchange, ultimately concluding with a 2-2 score.
History of meetings
Before this showdown, the teams had only met twice. In the 2008/09 season, Shakhtar and Marseille clashed in the UEFA Cup quarterfinals. Shakhtar emerged victorious in both matches back then (2-1, 2-0), eventually securing the UEFA Cup for th season.
Who is the favorite
Bookmakers’ analysts favor the French, indicating a higher probability of winning the match and progressing to the Europa League round of 8. The odds for the match are: Marseille win — 1.77 (55%), draw — 4.00 (24%), Shakhtar win — 4.70 (21%). Qualification for the next round: Marseille — 1.42, Shakhtar — 3.00.
Marseille is currently on a streak of bad luck, having gone seven matches without a win in all tournaments.
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