1 December 2020 at 20:00
Match Summary
Marseille defeated Olympiakos Piraeus 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2020. Goals were scored by M. Camara 33′, D. Payet 55′ (pen.), D. Payet 75′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Marseille had 53% possession while Olympiakos Piraeus held 47%. Marseille had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Olympiakos Piraeus. Marseille made 4 substitutions, Olympiakos Piraeus made 2. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Florian Thauvin 53′), Goal cancelled (Valentin Rongier 73′).
Match Events
Key match events between Marseille and Olympiakos Piraeus — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Vrousai
Penalty
Penalty
Match Statistics
Marseille had 53% possession against Olympiakos Piraeus's 47%. Marseille registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Olympiakos Piraeus managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 11–14.
Lineups
Marseille lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under André Villas-Boas, while Olympiakos Piraeus deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Pedro Martins.
Defensive Solidity
Marseille deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Olympiakos Piraeus'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
Marseille field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Olympiakos Piraeus'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
Marseille start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Olympiakos Piraeus 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.
Substitutes
Coach: André Villas-Boas
Substitutes
Coach: Pedro Martins
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Marseille have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Olympiakos Piraeus show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Marseille vs Olympiakos Piraeus Head to Head Results
Marseille and Olympiakos Piraeus have met 3 times — Marseille won 1, Olympiakos Piraeus won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Olympiakos Piraeus leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 23 Apr 2026