Marseille failed to start the Champions League season where they finished last in their group. The start in the French championship promised to fight for the highest places, but at some point the blue-white lost concentration and flew out of the top five. Before today’s match, the southerners have 10 victories and nine peaceful outcomes, which brought 39 points and the eighth position in the standings. After the coach was found guilty of poor results and the Argentine legionnaire Jorge Sampaoli came to his post, the Provencals gave out several successful matches in which they drew with Bordeaux (0:0), Nantes (1:1) , Lyon (1:1) and beat Nice (3:2). In the last round hosts lost to Lille (0:2), after which they suffered a shameful defeat in the Cup from the team from the fourth league, Canet Roussillon (1:2). Amavi, Gueye and Rongier will not be able to play today.
Guimaraes spent a long time in the European competition zone, but then the team began to decline. Since the beginning of February the black-and-whites have played a series of five matches without victories, in which they were able to replenish their assets by only three points. Matches were drawn with Benfica (0:0), Belenenses (1:1) and Farense (2:2). Also during this period the team suffered unexpected defeats from Rio Ave (1:3) and Pasos de Ferreira (1:2). Guimaraes managed to return to the winning streak following the results of the last round. On February 26th, the team dealt with Boavista (2:1) at home. In the standings guests of the upcoming meeting are on the sixth position. More accurate football prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
