Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille will battle for top spot in Group B of the Europa League when they lock horns at the American Express Stadium in their final group fixture on Thursday night.
The two teams have already qualified for the knockout rounds, but a victory for either side would guarantee their place in the last 16, consigning the other club to the playoff round.
After failing to win their first two Group B games, the Seagulls have since won each of their last three without conceding a goal, with back-to-back 2-0 victories over Ajax followed by a slender 1-0 away triumph over AEK Athens on matchday five a fortnight ago, thanks to a Joao Pedro penalty.
Roberto De Zerbi's men are guaranteed a top-two finish in Group B, but in order to secure immediate progression to the last 16 and avoid entering the playoff round, the Seagulls must come out on top against Marseille, who currently sit one point clear at the summit.
Since beating AEK Athens, Brighton have experienced a mixed run of results on the domestic front, as they have lost, won and drawn once game each in their last three Premier League fixtures, playing out an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Burnley on home soil last weekend.
0 Comments