Still in contention for their first Ligue 1 title in over a decade, Marseille seek victory at mid-table Lorient on Sunday, when the teams meet at Stade du Moustoir. Though they returned from the international break with a disappointing draw, Paris Saint-Germain’s recent slip-ups see OM just six points off top spot with nine games remaining – and they have beaten this week’s hosts in each of their last seven league meetings.
After their crushing home loss in Le Classique last month, even Marseille’s most ardent fans may have assumed the Ligue 1 title race was over, yet an opening still remains for the southern giants to secure a first championship triumph since 2010.
PSG’s sclerotic form in 2023 means that OM are still in range of the summit, and they sit third in the standings with 60 points from 29 games. Incidentally, only two teams have ever been outside the top two at this stage with such a tally (during the three-points-for-a-win era).
However, a 1-1 draw versus Montpellier last week continued Marseille’s tepid home form, and they have now taken only 25 points from a possible 45 at the Velodrome this term – in addition to exiting the Coupe de France there against second-tier Annecy.
By comparison, their away record under Igor Tudor is comfortably the best in the French top flight, and ahead of Sunday’s trip to Brittany they have dropped just nine points in 14 away matches.
Match Details
- Match: Lorient vs Marseille
- Date: 10 April 2023
- Time: 12:15 AM
- Venue: Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir
Lorient vs Marseille Prediction
The next star to leave the club could be midfielder Enzo Le Fee. The 23-year-old has produced some good performances this season, and has been linked with a move to the Premier League; Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United are among the names mentioned as potential destinations.
Marseille, on the other hand, are third in the league, six points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. They have impressed under the management of Igor Tudor, who has made his name as a disciplinarian.
Players like Jonathan Clauss and Jordan Veretout are clearly benefitting from Tudor’s approach, although it will be interesting to see how long Tudor is able to last at the club. Marseille look good at the moment.
Prediction:- Lorient 0-1 Marseille
Lorient vs Marseille Head-To-Head
- In 22 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Marseille have won 14 games, lost three and drawn five.
- Midfielder Enzo Le Fee has nine goal contributions in 28 league starts for Lorient this season.
- Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has 13 goal contributions in 23 league starts for Marseille so far.
- Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares has six goals in 21 league starts for Marseille this season.
- Right-back Jonathan Clauss has nine goal contributions in 23 league starts for Marseille this season.
Lorient vs Marseille Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:15 AM
Lorient vs Marseille Date
This match will take place on 10 April 2023
Lorient vs Marseille Team News
Though still without Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi due to a toe injury, Marseille will welcome back Leonardo Balerdi from suspension on Sunday.
Midfielder Valentin Rongier has filled in as OM’s third centre-back, but Balerdi should now join Samuel Gigot and Sead Kolasinac – who recently overcame a groin strain – in the visitors’ defence.
Despite being criticised by Igor Tudor for his lack of application in training, Nuno Tavares has scored six Ligue 1 goals as a wing-back this season and starts on the left flank; 12-goal top scorer Alexis Sanchez features up front.
Lorient, meanwhile, have remained winless in eight games without Laurent Abergel, and the defensive midfielder is suspended this week following his dismissal during the loss to Lille. Back from injury, Bonke Innocent should replace him.
Lorient vs Marseille Lineups
Lorient:- Mannone; Yongwa, Meite, Talbi, Le Goff; Innocent; Faivre, Le Fee, Makengo, Cathline; Dieng
Marseille:- Lopez; Gigot, Balerdi, Kolasinac; Clauss, Guendouzi, Veretout, Tavares; Under, Malinovskyi; Sanchez
Lorient vs Marseille Odds
- LORIENT TO WIN
- 5.60
- Suprabets
- DRAW
- 4.50
- Suprabets
- OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE TO WIN
- 1.66
- 1xBet
Lorient vs Marseille Stats
- Olympique Marseille haven’t lost in their last 4 games.
- Olympique Marseille have a winning streak of 7 matches away from home.
- FC Lorient haven’t won any of their last 7 games against Olympique Marseille.
- FC Lorient haven’t scored in 4 of their 14 home matches in Ligue 1 this season.
- Olympique Marseille haven’t scored in 1 of their 14 away matches in Ligue 1 this season.
- Olympique Marseille’s away record this season: 11-2-1
Lorient vs Marseille Tips
Tip 1: Result – Marseille to win
Tip 2: Game to have over / under 2.5 goals – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Marseille to keep a clean sheet – Yes
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