Where to watch Marseille x Atalanta in the Champions League 2025: predictions and history

Marseille hosts Atalanta this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The clash takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) at the Vélodrome Stadium, in Marseille, France, with the French team looking to recover after a recent defeat to Sporting. The match could define positions in the table, as both clubs have four points and are aiming for the playoffs.

Coach Roberto De Zerbi leads Marseille, while Ivan Jurić guides Atalanta, in a duel marked by the teams’ irregularities in European competition.

• Marseille needs a victory at home to move up the table.
• Atalanta seeks to end a streak without winning away games.
• Recent history favors the Italians in knockouts.

The live broadcast in Brazil is exclusive via HBO Max streaming, with narration and comments in Portuguese. Fans also follow in real time on CNN Esportes, which updates scores and plays minute by minute during the game.

Marseille likely lineup

Olympique de Marseille should enter the field with a 4-2-3-1 formation, prioritizing speed in counterattacks. Gerónimo Rulli defends the goal, followed by the defense with Michael Murillo, Benjamin Pavard, Nayef Aguerd and Ulisses Garcia. In the middle, Arthur Vermeeren and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg anchor the marking.

Angel Gomes acts as central midfielder, with Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixão on the wings, feeding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in reference. Dabsences include Geoffrey Kondogbia and Leonardo Balerdi, both injured.

This lineup reflects the team used in the 1-0 victory over Auxerre in the last Ligue 1 game.

Probable formation of Atalanta

Atalanta adopt a 3-4-2-1 formation under Jurić, focusing on quick transitions and set pieces. Marco Carnesecchi remains in goal, protected by Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti in the back three.

Davide Zappacosta and Matteo Ruggeri open on the flanks, with Éderson and Mario Pasalic in the center of midfield. Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere support Gianluca Scamacca in attack, with important returns from injuries.

The team will repeat the basis of the 1-0 defeat to Udinese, adjusting for greater defensive compactness.

History of clashes between teams

The clubs have faced each other once in European competitions, in the semi-finals of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League. Atalanta won 3-0 at home and drew 1-1 at the Vélodrome, advancing 4-1 on aggregate.

Marseille have not beaten the Italians in nine games in Europe, with six defeats in that period. Atalanta, in turn, has just one victory in three visits to France, but has a good record in continental knockout stages.

This clash marks the first in the Champions League between the teams.

Results of Marseille’s last five games

Marseille has had a mixed form in recent matches, with two wins, two draws and one defeat. The team scored seven goals and conceded four in that period.

• 1-0 victory over Auxerre (Ligue 1, November 1st).
• 2-2 draw with PSG (Ligue 1, October 27).
• 1-2 defeat to Sporting (Champions League, October 22).
• 4-0 victory over Ajax (Champions League, October 18).
• 1-1 draw with Lyon (Ligue 1, October 6).

These numbers show dependence on the home factor, where the team has a recent unbeaten record.

Atalanta’s recent performance in five matches

Atalanta is on a run of three draws in a row, with one win and one defeat in the last five games. He scored just three goals and kept three clean sheets.

• 0-1 defeat to Udinese (Serie A, November 1).
• 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague (Champions League, October 29).
• 1-1 draw with Lazio (Serie A, October 20).
• 2-1 victory over Club Brugge (Champions League, October 19).
• 0-0 draw with Como (Serie A, October 5).

The defense stands out, but the attack needs more efficiency away from home.

Weather forecast at the Vélodrome

The afternoon in Marseille presents mild conditions, with a maximum temperature of 14°C at dusk. Partly cloudy skies dominate, with no precipitation expected during the game.

Light wind of 10 km/h blows from the northwest, without significant impact on the lawn. Humidity is 65%, favoring technical football.

Data based on seasonal averages confirm ideal weather for the show.

Duel predictions and curiosities

Analysts point to Marseille favoritism due to the fans and prolific attack, with six goals in three European games. Atalanta bets on set pieces, responsible for 64% of its xG in the Champions League.

• Marseille victory with over 2.5 total goals.
• Aubameyang as likely top scorer, with three goals in the competition.
• Game with at least one goal in the second half.

Curiosity: De Zerbi lost seven of nine duels against Atalanta, his historical tormentors. The packed Vélodrome, with 67,000 tickets sold out, drives Marseille towards rehabilitation.