Lens - Marseille

 

Lens
Lens
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Marseille
Marseille

Lens will look to build on their thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Nantes before the international break, a win that snapped a two-game losing streak in Ligue 1 and reignited their momentum. Sitting just inside the top half, they are already four points better off than at the same stage last season, despite a brief scoring drought. Their return to form at home, where they had previously failed to score in three consecutive matches (D2, L1), is timely ahead of this challenging clash with Marseille.

Marseille's visit adds intrigue, given Lens' strong record in this fixture at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, where they've only lost once in the last three home meetings (W2, D1). However, they remain Ligue 1’s joint-lowest home scorers this season, having netted just five goals in their five home matches (W2, D2, L1). The team will need to rely on their newfound attacking sharpness to challenge a formidable opponent.

Marseille, meanwhile, suffered a 3-1 loss to Auxerre before the break, dealing a blow to their fading title hopes. Now sitting further behind league leaders PSG, coach Roberto De Zerbi will need a tactical masterclass to overcome Lens, a side Marseille have historically struggled against, losing 39 league games—second only to their losses against Saint-Étienne (41). Despite this, Marseille's form on the road has been exceptional, with five away wins—more than any Ligue 1 team aside from Barcelona in Europe's top five leagues. Their attacking firepower on the road, highlighted by four wins featuring 3+ goals, poses a significant challenge for Lens.

Players to Watch:

  • Adrien Thomasson (Lens): The midfielder has a knack for late drama, scoring in three consecutive matches after half-time, including two after the 85th minute.
  • Mason Greenwood (Marseille): Greenwood has demonstrated precision in recent outings, scoring between the 55th and 65th minutes in Marseille's last two Ligue 1 away games.

Match Insights:

Lens' resilience at home and Marseille's away dominance set the stage for an intriguing contest. Lens will aim to leverage their strong record against Marseille in recent home clashes, while Marseille’s traveling prowess suggests they have the firepower to secure points despite their recent hiccups.

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