21 October 2020 at 19:00

Referee: D. Orsato

Match Summary

Olympiakos Piraeus defeated Marseille 1:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2020. Goals were scored by Koka 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Olympiakos Piraeus had 50% possession while Marseille held 50%. Olympiakos Piraeus had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Marseille. Olympiakos Piraeus made 4 substitutions, Marseille made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Giorgos Masouras 53′).

Match Events

Key match events between Olympiakos Piraeus and Marseille — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Olympiakos Piraeus
Marseille
Kick Off
Half Time
Goal cancelled53′
VAR
76′
D. PayetN. Radonjić
77′
D. BenedettoLuis Henrique
77′
M. SansonM. Cuisance
L. RanđelovićK. Fortounis
78′
82′
F. ThauvinV. Germain
G. MasourasKoka
84′
85′
P. GueyeK. Strootman
M. ValbuenaP. Cissé
90+3′
Y. El-ArabiRúben Vinagre
90+3′
Koka

assist: M. Valbuena

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Olympiakos Piraeus had 50% possession against Marseille's 50%. Olympiakos Piraeus registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Marseille managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–3. Fouls committed: 13–14.

3Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal7
11Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls14
2Corner Kicks3
7Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
452Total passes457
366Passes accurate370
81%Passes %81%

Lineups

Olympiakos Piraeus lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Pedro Martins, while Marseille deployed a 4-1-4-1 under André Villas-Boas.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Olympiakos Piraeus is 6.57, compared to — for Marseille. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Olympiakos Piraeus's highest-rated starter is G. Masouras (6.57), while Marseille's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Olympiakos Piraeus deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Marseille's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Olympiakos Piraeus field 4 midfielders averaging 6.57, versus Marseille's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Olympiakos Piraeus start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Marseille averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Olympiakos Piraeus's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Marseille. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Olympiakos Piraeus's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: G. Masouras (31), oldest: G. Masouras (31)), while Marseille average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Olympiakos Piraeus's starters average 3 league appearances each, versus 0 for Marseille. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Olympiakos Piraeus4-4-24-1-4-1Marseille
GKDEFMIDFWD
113Rafinha25Holebas3Semedo24Ba28Valbuena6M'Vila5Bouchal.19Masouras97Ranđelo.11El-Arabi30Mandanda2Sakai3González18Amavi15Ćaleta-.10Payet8Sanson21Rongier22Gueye9Benedet.26Thauvin

Substitutes

Coach: Pedro Martins

Substitutes

Coach: André Villas-Boas

Olympiakos PiraeusPosition StrengthMarseille
6.57
Avg Rating
6.57Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Olympiakos Piraeus4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJosé Sá
13DefenderRafinha
25DefenderJ. Holebas
3DefenderRúben Semedo
24DefenderO. Ba
6MidfielderY. M'Vila
5MidfielderA. Bouchalakis
19MidfielderG. Masouras6.6
97MidfielderL. Ranđelović
28ForwardM. Valbuena
11ForwardY. El-Arabi
Marseille4-1-4-1
30GoalkeeperS. Mandanda
2DefenderH. Sakai
3DefenderÁlvaro González
18DefenderJ. Amavi
15DefenderD. Ćaleta-Car
10MidfielderD. Payet
8MidfielderM. Sanson
21MidfielderV. Rongier
22MidfielderP. Gueye
26MidfielderF. Thauvin
9ForwardD. Benedetto

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Olympiakos Piraeus have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Marseille show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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