Get ready for a thrilling pre-season friendly as French giants Olympique Marseille lock horns with Premier League side Aston VillaAston Villa. With both teams in great form and boasting some serious star power, this is a match you won’t want to miss!
Aston Villa Flying High
Aston Villa fans have plenty to cheer about. Their star goalkeeper, Emiliano MartÃnez, is staying with the club, which is a huge boost for their defense. The team is coming off a massive 4-0 win against AS Roma, showing they are in top form.
Key players like Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, and Ollie Watkins are all looking sharp and ready to go. Plus, their new signing, Emiliano Buendia, made a fantastic debut, adding even more firepower to their attack.
Marseille’s Home Fortress
Marseille, who finished second in France’s Ligue 1 last season, will be a tough nut to crack, especially at home. Their attack is led by the sensational Mason Greenwood. The former Manchester United forward has been unstoppable, scoring an incredible 6 goals in his last 5 matches.
Marseille has also strengthened their squad with new signings like Igor Paixao and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, making them a formidable force.
Match Prediction
This is going to be a close one! Expect a tight, tactical battle that could be decided by a single moment of brilliance. With their strong home record and Greenwood in red-hot form, we’re predicting a narrow 1-0 victory for Marseille.
Predicted Lineups
Marseille XI: Rulli; Barledi, Garcia, Gomes, Gouiri, Greenwood, Hojbjerg, Medina, Murillo, Rabiot, Rowe.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Digne, Mings, Bogarde, Konsa, Tielemans, Kamara, Bailey, Buendia, Ramsey, Watkins.
Kick-off Time & Where to Watch
Date: August 10, 2025
Kick-off Time: 3:30 AM IST
Where to Watch:
- India: No Broadcast information confirmed yet
- International: Twitch, VillaTV
- USA: fuboTV, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes