PreviewMarseille v Liverpool stats: Virgil van Dijk set for major appearance milestone
The captain will become the 50th man in Reds history to reach the landmark if he features in the league-phase contest.
Read on for more statistics to know ahead of the 8pm GMT kick-off in France…
The last meeting between the clubs at Marseille was in September 2008 in the Champions League group stage - Steven Gerrard scored both goals for the Reds in a 2-1 win.
They also faced each other at the same stage of the competition the season prior, with Liverpool winning the away fixture 4-0.
A draw in this game would see Liverpool qualify for the knockout phase play-offs at a minimum.
The Reds have won eight of their last 10 away European matches.
None of Liverpool’s last 32 group-stage/league-phase games in UEFA competition have finished in a draw.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Van Dijk have played every minute of the Reds’ Champions League campaign so far this season.
Curtis Jones will miss the Anfield game against Qarabag next week if he is booked in this match.
Against French opponents in France, Liverpool have to date won six times, alongside nine defeats and two draws.
Marseille have lost only three of their last 22 home games in Europe (14 wins, five draws).
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have won three and lost three in the Champions League this term, with victories in their last two outings: 2-1 at home to Newcastle United and 3-2 away against Union SG.
In Ligue 1, they currently sit in third place after 18 games with 35 points.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could face Liverpool with a fifth different club, having already done so for Lille, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and Chelsea.