Mason Greenwood’s red-hot run — 20 goals and six assists in 26 appearances for Marseille — makes him an attractive anytime-scorer pick for their Champions League clash with Liverpool. Punters may back Greenwood to score or Marseille to find the net, while also weighing player-goal and over/under markets given Liverpool’s defensive quality and the high stakes of the tie.
Mason Greenwood's form puts Marseille in spotlight ahead of Champions League test
Mason Greenwood has become a focal point for Marseille after sealing a permanent move to the Stade Vélodrome in July 2024. The 24-year-old forward has enjoyed a prolific Ligue 1 campaign, registering 20 goals and six assists in 26 appearances heading into Marseille’s Champions League meeting with Liverpool.
Transfer figures and recent career path
Greenwood joined Marseille following a season-long loan at Getafe in 2023/24, where he scored eight goals and provided six assists in 33 appearances. The transfer to Marseille was reported to be worth up to €31.6 million (about £26.6m at the time). Despite his eye-catching form in France, his return to international contention for England appears unlikely at present.
Controversial reaction to the move
The transfer drew strong public reaction in some quarters, with local officials criticising the deal. Marseille’s signing remains a headline topic as the club prepares for top-level European competition.
Legal case: timeline and outcome
Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 on allegations that included rape and assault and faced further investigation in early February 2022. The Crown Prosecution Service later confirmed he had been charged. In February 2023, Greater Manchester Police and the CPS announced that the criminal proceedings were discontinued. The CPS cited withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that left no realistic prospect of conviction.
Police statement and safeguarding
Police authorities reiterated their commitment to investigating violence against women and supporting victims. They emphasised that decisions to discontinue prosecutions follow ongoing review of evidence and legal standards.
What this means for the Liverpool tie
Greenwood’s scoring run gives Marseille a clear offensive focal point going into a high-pressure Champions League fixture. Liverpool will likely prioritise containing him, which could open space for Marseille’s other attackers. Tactically, expect tight marking on Greenwood and a tactical battle in midfield to disrupt Marseille’s service to the forward.
Betting angles and market implications
Greenwood’s form suggests value in markets such as: - Anytime scorer: Greenwood to score (strong candidate given recent goalscoring). - Player-goal markets: Greenwood over 0.5 goals in the match. - Team goals: Marseille to score at least once or over/under totals depending on expected defensive setup. - Match outcome and handicaps: consider the influence of Liverpool’s defence — look at alternate markets like both teams to score or exact-goal lines rather than outright long-shot winner bets.
Bookmakers will price in Greenwood’s form and the broader context of the tie; punters should weigh recent form, team tactics and defensive matchups when sizing stakes.
Bottom line
Greenwood’s move to Marseille has reignited debate off the pitch, but on it his performances are emphatic and measurable.
For managers and bettors alike, the immediate focus is his impact in the Champions League: a player in form who can change a game and whose presence reshapes both Marseille’s attack and Liverpool’s defensive planning.
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