Football betting tips: Champions League
1pt Matt O’Riley to be carded in Marseille vs Newcastle (20:00) at 15/2 (bet365)
0.5pt Matt O’Riley and Joelinton card double in Marseille vs Newcastle (20:00) at 22/1 (bet365)
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Marseille vs Newcastle
It has to be player cards here for three key reasons: there’s an Italian referee, Marseille are involved and Newcastle are good at drawing fouls.
Let’s start with the man with the whistle, Maurizio Mariani, who has averaged 4.2 cards per game in the Champions League.
Marseille have picked up 40 cards this season and Newcastle’s midfield trio have drawn 5.7 fouls per game in Europe.
At 15/2, MATT O’RILEY is worth a poke TO BE CARDED.
The midfielder has three in 14 Ligue 1 and Champions League appearances (0.30 cards per 90) and four across 18 career appearances in Europe.
Adding JOELINTON in a CARD DOUBLE at 22/1 also appeals.
The Brazilian has picked up six bookings across 16 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies this season.
Odds correct at 1205 GMT (25/11/25)
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