BRIGHTON are on a recovery mission in the Europa League after an opening day defeat when they travel to French giants Marseille.
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Marseille vs Brighton preview
Brighton fans get their first competitive European trip this week when they travel to Ligue 1 side Marseille.
Roberto De Zerbi's men looked a solid bet to coast through their opening game at home to AEK before being stunned by the Greek side in a 3-2 defeat.
Ferguson frightened Chelsea aged 14, before scoring first Prem goal v Arsenal
Their yo-yo campaign continued on Saturday when they were thumped 6-1 at Aston Villa to further highlight their defensive woes.
In fact, only the three sides in the relegation zone have conceded more Premier League goals this season than Brighton, despite the Seagulls' lofty sixth position.
Marseille aren't enjoying a particular fruitful campaign themselves either as they sit 12th in Ligue 1 - conceding 11 goals in their seven games.
They started with a strong showing at Ajax, coming away with a 3-3 draw to highlight goals in this group are a guarantee.
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Marseille vs Brighton betting tips
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It's always a dangerous statement to make - but there's absolutely no chance we don't see loads of GOALS here.
The way the sides attack - and the way they defend - means it is surely on the cards.
It's been mentioned above how they love shipping goals and with a win needed by both sides, it could be the most open game across the European games on Thursday, with quality aplenty in both forward lines.
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No Brighton player has been booked more than the defender, who was cautioned in the opening game too.
Remains to be seen what team is put out following the horror show at Villa Park, with the Dutchman left out for that one.
Is Tony Bloom about to risk £340,000 on the 'complete package?' Brighton owner and the gamble that could change racing
So a good chance he could come back in here and maybe something to prove also.
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Has only played 45 minutes in each of the last three games but did get off the mark for the Seagulls on Saturday.
There's clearly a player in there and that goal could see him really kick on and be a force in this side.
His pace likely to cause lots of problems and a big showing is likely.
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