While a draw wouldn't really suit either side, especially with Nice and Rennes having far less challenging opponents this weekend, the tenacity of both teams could see them split the points. If either team have an edge, it may be Le Sang et Or. Marseille are both France's best-supported and most reviled team, and the atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert may provide Franck Haise's side with the edge. 1:1
After an impressive come-from-behind win on Saturday, don't look for many changes from the hosts as they look to put one over on a European rival. Florian Sotoca should be back in the eleven after scoring a vital goal off the bench at the weekend. Reserve goalkeeper Wuilker Fariñez was on the bench against Sainté, having recovered from COVID-19. New signing Sead Kolašinac could be in the 18, but don't expect the former Arsenal man to be included from the off. Arkadiusz Milik and Gerson shook off knocks to feature against Lille, but the striker could find his place under threat from Cédric Bakambu. Steve Mandanda was fit again, taking his place on the bench on Sunday, but the veteran is in no danger of unseating Pau Lopez in the visitors' goal.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Marseille's last 8 away games (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Lens's last 11 games (Ligue 1). Marseille have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 away matches (Ligue 1). Marseille have won their last 4 away matches (Ligue 1). Lens are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in their last 5 away matches against Lens in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Marseille's last 8 away games (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Lens's last 11 games (Ligue 1). Marseille have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 away matches (Ligue 1). Marseille have won their last 4 away matches (Ligue 1). Lens are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Ligue 1). Marseille are undefeated in their last 5 away matches against Lens in all competitions.
After an impressive come-from-behind win on Saturday, don't look for many changes from the hosts as they look to put one over on a European rival. Florian Sotoca should be back in the eleven after scoring a vital goal off the bench at the weekend. Reserve goalkeeper Wuilker Fariñez was on the bench against Sainté, having recovered from COVID-19. New signing Sead Kolašinac could be in the 18, but don't expect the former Arsenal man to be included from the off. Arkadiusz Milik and Gerson shook off knocks to feature against Lille, but the striker could find his place under threat from Cédric Bakambu. Steve Mandanda was fit again, taking his place on the bench on Sunday, but the veteran is in no danger of unseating Pau Lopez in the visitors' goal.
While a draw wouldn't really suit either side, especially with Nice and Rennes having far less challenging opponents this weekend, the tenacity of both teams could see them split the points. If either team have an edge, it may be Le Sang et Or. Marseille are both France's best-supported and most reviled team, and the atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert may provide Franck Haise's side with the edge. 1:1