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Europa League: Besiktas vs. Marseille Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 17)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Sep 14, 2026 at 3:42 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Besiktas vs. Marseille predictions focus on goals and high efficiency.
  • Marseille has lost its last three games.
  • Dusan Vlahovic began scoring immediately upon signing for Beskitas.

The Turks are in excellent shape, unlike Marseille, whose recent results clearly suggest that the former European champions are in crisis.

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Europa League Preview

  • When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
  • Where: Tupraş Stadium, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • How to Watch: Paramount+

How to Watch

Match ResultOdds
Besiktas+105
Tie+260
Marseille+220

Match Preview

Despite not having Vlahovic in the domestic championship due to a suspension, Besiktas was confident against Erzurumspor, 3-0. This was the third win in a row for Vincenzo Italiano’s guys, who scored 11 goals during that span.

The Serbian striker immediately started contributing upon his arrival. In 5 games, he has scored 4 times and is the team’s top scorer. Now, with him fresh for this game, Marseille’s defense will have huge problems containing Vlahovic.

Meanwhile, Marseille is in trouble, losing the last three encounters. Apart from one win at the start of Ligue 1, vs. Strasbourg 4-0, the team from the Mediterranean lost to Monaco, 2-0, Paris FC 2-3, and Rennes 1-0.

Now, their rivals were tough, but overall, Marseille played badly. Especially on the defensive side, where they showed numerous weaknesses.

Besiktas vs. Marseille Head to Head

These teams met in the 2007 Champions League group stage. Both teams won at home, Marseille 2-0 and Besiktas 2-1.

Besiktas vs. Marseille Predictions

It will be interesting in the stands, because both teams have fierce fans. Of course, Besiktas has the edge here, as it always does. Beyond that, the Turkish team is in better form, so we pick the home team to win.

Free Europa League picks: Besiktas

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