Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Prediction: Clash of Titans in Ligue 1

As the Ligue 1 season reaches its climax, all are holding their breath for the forthcoming clash between Olympique Marseille and RC Lens. Marseille, led by the sagacious hand of Roberto De Zerbi, have been in top form, sitting comfortably at the second position in the league. Their tactical know-how combined with personal ability has made them a team to be contended with. Contrarily, RC Lens, led by dynamic Will Still, have shown character and panache, and the match thus promises to be an irresistible one. The two teams are both history-laden sides with passionate fan bases, setting the stage for an intriguing duel that promises glamour, prowess, and battles of wits.

Olympique Marseille

Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille have been marked by innovation and tactical stability. With 15 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, garnering 49 points, they firmly sit in second place on the Ligue 1 log. They have been decent in their home performances, with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, amounting to 22 points. Even more impressively, their record on the road has been more stunning, having won 9 and lost only 3 times, accumulating 27 points. Their attacking ability is highlighted by an Expected Goals (xG) of 46.0, and defensively, they have an xGA of 32.7.

In their previous game against Nantes on March 2, 2025, Marseille showcased their dominance when they won 3-1. Their supremacy was reflected in the game stats with more possession and shots on target. The win further strengthened their position in the league and demonstrated their goal-scoring ability.

Team Streaks

• Marseille have scored in 10 consecutive matches.

• They have won their last 4 away games.

• The team has kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.

RC Lens

Under the leadership of Will Still, RC Lens have experienced a mixed bag of results this season. Their current record stands at 9 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses for a total of 33 points. Against home sides, they have 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses for a total of 14 points. Away from home, their performance has been comparatively better with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses for a total of 19 points. Offensively, they have an xG of 37.9 and a defensive xGA of 32.7, the same as Marseille.

Lens hosted Le Havre on March 1, 2025, in a very thrilling game that resulted in a 3-3 draw. The match was a roller-coaster ride as both teams swapped leads back and forth. Lens demonstrated attacking flair but was ruined by defensive ineptness, something it will need to improve on against a very strong Marseille side.

Team Streaks

• Lens have lost their last 5 games.

• They have also scored 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.

• They have not recorded a clean sheet in their last 6 home matches.

Head to Head

The previous encounters between these two teams have been keenly contested. In their recent match on November 23, 2024, Lens triumphed with a 1-0 win at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Both teams have won two and lost two in the last five matches, with one being a draw. Such parity reflects the level of competitiveness and uncertainty in their matches, making this upcoming game even more intriguing.

History of Head-to-Heads

Ligue 1 2025/2026

25.10.25

Lens

2 - 1

Marseille

Ligue 1 2024/2025

08.03.25

Marseille

0 - 1

Lens

Ligue 1 2024/2025

23.11.24

Lens

1 - 3

Marseille

Ligue 1 2023/2024

28.04.24

Marseille

2 - 1

Lens

Ligue 1 2023/2024

12.11.23

Lens

1 - 0

Marseille

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Marseille Latest Games

Marseille

05.12.25

Lille

1 - 0

Marseille

29.11.25

Marseille

2 - 2

Toulouse

25.11.25

Marseille

2 - 1

Newcastle United

21.11.25

Nice

1 - 5

Marseille

08.11.25

Marseille

3 - 0

Brest

05.11.25

Marseille

0 - 1

Atalanta

01.11.25

Auxerre

0 - 1

Marseille

29.10.25

Marseille

2 - 2

Angers

25.10.25

Lens

2 - 1

Marseille

22.10.25

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Marseille

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Lens Latest Games

Lens

06.12.25

Nantes

1 - 2

Lens

30.11.25

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

22.11.25

Lens

1 - 0

Strasbourg

08.11.25

AS Monaco

1 - 4

Lens

02.11.25

Lens

3 - 0

FC Lorient

29.10.25

Metz

2 - 0

Lens

25.10.25

Lens

2 - 1

Marseille

19.10.25

Lens

2 - 1

Paris FC

04.10.25

Auxerre

1 - 2

Lens

28.09.25

Rennes

0 - 0

Lens

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Injuries and Suspensions

• Olympique Marseille: Valentine Carbonic (injured), Faris Moumbagna (injured), Rubén Blanco (injured)
• RC Lens: Jeremy Agbonifo (injured), Denis Petric (injured), Jhoanner Chaves (injured), Remy Lascary (injured), Martin Satriano (injured), Angelo Fulgini (suspended), M'Bala Nzola (suspended), Facundo Medina (suspended), Adrien Thomasson (suspended).

Expert Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Since Marseille has scored in all their last 10 games and Lens has scored in 4 of the last 5 matches, there is a probable chance of both teams scoring. 

• Over 2.5 Goals: Based on the recent consecutive high-scoring matches of Lens and the attacking nature of play displayed by Marseille, it is likely to see a match with over 2.5 goals.

• Marseille to win: Marseille's good away record, combined with Lens' defensive frailties, predicts that an away win is a possibility.