On Wednesday evening, Marseille and Lens face each other in a late match for the 9th day of Ligue 1. OM want to reduce the gap between them and the podium while Lens intends to stay in the top 10.
Marseille vs Lens Free Betting Tips – Ligue 1
After having had a very interesting first part of the season, Marseille has been seriously losing weight for a few weeks. Indeed, the Olympians have won only one of their last 7 games in all competitions. Defeated by Angers before the truce, the Phocéens had yet started well in 2021 by winning in front of Montpellier (3-1). But subsequently, they were held in check by the poorly classified Dijon (0-0), then beaten in the Champions Trophy by PSG (2-1) on Wednesday. Finally, on Saturday afternoon, they were surprised at home by the Nîmes red lantern (1-2) and therefore missed a great opportunity to come back to the leading teams. Above all, this defeat seemed to plunge the club into a crisis.
For its part, Lens continues to make its own way without making too much noise. Redoubtable during the first months of competition, the Sang et Ors experienced a few small hiccups afterwards which made them demote to 10th place, a ranking which remains however quite honourable for a promoted. However, since their last success against Brest before Christmas (2-1), Franck Haise’s men have been defeated by Lyon (3-2) and Strasbourg (0-1). Sunday, they had to be satisfied with a draw obtained against Nantes (1-1) at La Beaujoire.
The workforce for Marseille vs Lens
In Marseille, the titular left side Amavi and especially the excellent defensive midfielder Kamara are in the infirmary, while the rookie Lirola is not qualified for this late match. In addition, defender Alvaro is suspended for this meeting. Return on the other hand in the group of Henrique and Mandanda but the doorman is not sure to be able to start. Pending departure for Aston Villa, Sanson is in the group. Very average against Nîmes on Saturday, Payet could pay the price for his poor performance by starting on the sidelines this meeting.
For the Lensois, the young titular central defender Badé and the not very decisive Corentin Jean will not be travelling to the Vélodrome because still injured. To this, we add the suspension of the prisoner in the middle Cahuzac. Author of a very interesting season, striker Kakuta scored his 8th goal of the season. He should be present just as the important Mauricio (5 goals) and Ganago (5 goals) are part of this delegation.
The probable compositions for Marseille vs Lens:
Marseille: Mandanda (or Pelé) – Sakai, Caleta-Car, Balerdi, Nagatomo – Sanson (or Cuisance), Gueye, Rongier – Thauvin, Germain (or Benedetto), Radonjic (or Payet).
Lens: Leca – Gradit, Medina, Haïdara – Clauss, Mauricio (or Fofana), Doucouré, Boura – Kakuta – Ganago, Sotoca.
The key points for the match Marseille vs Lens
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 have scored and conceded at least one goal in 7 of their last 8 games.
Marseille vs Lens Free Betting Tips
These two teams are not in optimal form and they could be satisfied to take a point in this meeting with goals scored on both sides. Draw!
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.78
