One of Ligue 1’s standout fixtures this week takes place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, as RC Lens welcome Olympique de Marseille for a high tempo top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, 25 October.
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Lens vs Marseille prediction: Closely-fought draw
Key stats
- Lens are on a four-match unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 (W3, D1).
- The hosts have conceded a league-low two goals after half-time this season.
- Marseille have five straight wins to their name in Ligue 1.
- OM have scored two or more goals in each of their last four competitive wins.
Correct score prediction: Lens 2-2 Marseille
After a shaky start to their new season, Lens have picked up pace and now remain undefeated in four straight league outings. Pierre Sage’s men have won three in that span, including back-to-back 2-1 wins over Paris FC and Auxerre.
They lie just two points adrift of league leaders Marseille, who arrive in the north of France following a disappointing 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Sporting Lisbon – their third away defeat in five competitive trips. However, their five-match domestic winning streak should proide them with momentum here.
With both sides in good form, expect this contest to end in a closely-fought draw, with both sides sharing a point apiece.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Very little to separate the rivals
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lens are in rich form, but OM’s visit will be their toughest test so far at home this term. They are backed by relatively weaker odds of 9/5 (2.80), indicating a 35.7% probability of emerging triumphant.
With lesser time to rest, Marseille have been busier of the two sides thanks to their UCL journey. Nevertheless, they still carry favourable odds, priced at 11/8 (2.70) – 42.1% chance of success in their favour.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lens have been impressive
Lens have won three of their last five meetings with Marseille, including their latest 1-0 victory away at the Velodrome last season. The last time they drew a match was in February 2021.
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Lens preview: Can they beat the league leaders?
Pierre Sage will miss the services of Deiver Machado and Fode Sylla for this crucial matchday.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr, Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol, Thauvin, Said & Edouard
Last five matches:
- Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 0-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Lens 3-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
Marseille preview: Sixth successive league win?
Amine Gouiri, Geoffrey Kongdobia, Hamed Traore and Facundo Medina are all confirmed absentees for OM.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (G), Pavard, Aguerd, Balerdi, Palmieri, O’Riley, Nadir, Greenwood, Gomes, Paixao & Maupay
Last five matches:
- Sporting Lisbon 2-1 Marseille (UEFA Champions League)
- Marseille 6-2 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Metz 0-3 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 4-0 Ajax (UEFA Champions League)
- Strasbourg 1-2 Marseille (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Mason Greenwood
With six goals and three assists, Mason Greenwood has been one of Ligue 1’s most exciting players to watch. The ex-Manchester United forward netted four goals in Marseille’s 6-2 triumph over Le Havre last matchday. Now, just one goal separates him from Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli at the top of goalscoring charts.