Besiktas predicted XI v Marseille: Leandro Trossard out, Amir Murillo to start against former side

Besiktas and Marseille will clash in the Europa League on Thursday at the Vodafone Arena. This marks Besiktas' 20th appearance in the competition, while Marseille join the fray for their 17th outing. Their most recent match saw Besiktas triumph 3-0 against Erzurumspor FK in Turkey's Super League. In their previous encounter, Marseille suffered a 1-0 loss to Rennes in Ligue 1. Their last meeting ended in a 2-1 victory for Besiktas.

Notable absences for Besiktas include Fahri Kerem Ay and Milot Rashica. Marseille will be without Tochukwu Nnadi due to a knee injury. The starting lineups for both teams in their last matches against Erzurumspor FK and Rennes, respectively, are provided.

Historical context reveals that Vincenzo Italiano and Bruno Génésio have faced each other only once, with Vincenzo Italiano recording a win. Bruno Génésio has previously confronted Besiktas in two matches, managing one win and one defeat.

Marseille's recent form at home has been mixed, with two consecutive matches without a win and three straight matches conceding goals. Conversely, Besiktas' home record is impressive, having won six of their last seven matches without defeat. Away from home, Marseille is currently on a two-match losing streak, while Besiktas boasts a six-match unbeaten streak at home.

The teams' head-to-head record stands even, with one win each in their two previous encounters. At the Vodafone Arena, Besiktas holds a slight edge, having claimed one victory against Marseille in their shared history. This marks the teams' first meeting in the UEFA Europa League.