William Saliba has been cleared to play after the defender had dealt with a COVID-19 scare in the week. New signing Cédric Bakambu is likely to lead the line with Arkadiusz Milik still an injury concern. The club are hopepful Valentin Rongier can play after the midfielder's recent struggle with COVID-19. Renato Sanches should move to the right flank after the sale of Jonathan Ikoné to Fiorentina. With Sanches playing a wide role, look for Xeka to partner Benjamin André in central midfield. Lille are one of very Ligue 1 clubs unaffected by AFCON; Weah and Karnezis should be their only absentees.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Marseille's last 10 games (Ligue 1). Marseille have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lille's last 4 away games (Ligue 1). Marseille have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Lille in all competitions. Lille are undefeated in their last 7 matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Lille in all competitions. Lille have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Ligue 1).
Marseille have an opportunity to lay down a real marker here with Lille having been on a lengthy unbeaten run, but may feel pressure given the likes of Nice and Rennes have far easier tasks ahead of them this weekend. Lille haven't played since a derby loss in the Coupe de France to Lens on January 4th, and could benefit from that lengthy lay-off in beginning to consolidate their league form ahead of a return to Champions League action next month. 1:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Marseille's last 10 games (Ligue 1). Marseille have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lille's last 4 away games (Ligue 1). Marseille have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Lille in all competitions. Lille are undefeated in their last 7 matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Lille in all competitions. Lille have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Ligue 1).
William Saliba has been cleared to play after the defender had dealt with a COVID-19 scare in the week. New signing Cédric Bakambu is likely to lead the line with Arkadiusz Milik still an injury concern. The club are hopepful Valentin Rongier can play after the midfielder's recent struggle with COVID-19. Renato Sanches should move to the right flank after the sale of Jonathan Ikoné to Fiorentina. With Sanches playing a wide role, look for Xeka to partner Benjamin André in central midfield. Lille are one of very Ligue 1 clubs unaffected by AFCON; Weah and Karnezis should be their only absentees.
Marseille have an opportunity to lay down a real marker here with Lille having been on a lengthy unbeaten run, but may feel pressure given the likes of Nice and Rennes have far easier tasks ahead of them this weekend. Lille haven't played since a derby loss in the Coupe de France to Lens on January 4th, and could benefit from that lengthy lay-off in beginning to consolidate their league form ahead of a return to Champions League action next month. 1:1