On Wednesday evening, Lens welcomes OM on behalf of the 23rd day of Ligue 1. The two teams can still hope for Europe in case of success. It is, therefore, a very important match for the season for both teams.
Lens vs Marseille Free Betting Tips – Ligue 1
Like FC Metz which precedes it in the standings, Lens is one of the good surprises of this championship. Promoted to the elite last summer after spending 5 years at the lower level, Racing finds itself in a very good 7th place, far from the terrible struggle to maintain it. Inconstant, the Sang et Or still took a point against Nantes (1-1) before dominating OM (0-1) in a late match. Subsequently, they bowed to Nice (0-1) before going for a very good success on Saturday against Montpellier (1-2).
At OM, the situation is serious. Very disappointing in all areas of the game this season, the Olympians have been ridiculous in the Champions League and do little better in the league. Moreover, they are only in 9th position in the standings with admittedly 2 games behind most of their competitors but 13 units behind on the podium. In the hard, André Villas-Boas’ players have lost their last 4 games against PSG (2-1) during the Champions Trophy then against Nîmes (1-2), Lens (0-1) and finally Monaco (3-1) in the league. On Saturday, the training center was invaded by supporters who came to express their dissatisfaction before the situation deteriorated. Also, the scheduled match against Stade Rennais was postponed. On Tuesday, a new stage in the crisis was taken when the coach, André Villas-Boas announced that he had resigned during the press conference. For the moment, the club has not accepted it and announced to lay off its coach on a conservatory basis. For the moment, the name of the technician who will coach the team for this match is not known but it could be Nasser Larguet, the manager of the OM training center.
The workforce for Lens vs Marseille
For the Lensois, the important Ganago (5 goals) is the only player absent. Author of a very interesting season, striker Kakuta scored his 9th goal of the season this weekend. He should be present just as the important Kalimuendo (4 goals) and Sotoca (5 goals) are part of this delegation.
At the moment, the Olympians are deprived of left side Amavi. Moreover, the club let go of their very good midfielder Sanson for Aston Villa last week. Finally, the young defender Balerdi, the important midfielder Gueye, the substitute Cuisance and the former Troyen Khaoui are suspended for this poster. Party for Hertha Berlin on the last day of the transfer window, the Serbian midfielder Radonjic is no longer part of this workforce unlike the French midfielder Celtic, Ntcham, who arrived on loan at the end of the transfer window. The French international hopefuls, however, is not in the group which leaves for Lens.
The probable lines for Lens vs Marseille:
Lens: Leca – Gradit, Fortes, Medina – Clauss, Fofana, Doucouré, Haïdara – Kakuta – Banza (or Kalimuendo), Sotoca.
OM: Mandanda – Lirola, Alvaro, Caleta-Car, Sakai – Thauvin, Kamara, Souaré, Payet – Germain, Milik.
The key points for the match Lens vs Marseille
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting will be played behind closed doors because of the health context.
Marseille lost at the Vélodrome in the first leg played last month (0-1).
Lens vs Marseille Free Betting Tips
Lens could take advantage of the current crisis at OM to win again against the Olympians. Lens victory!
Betting Tips: Lens
Odds: 2.44
