Marseille VS Lorient Match Prediction

Three of the last five games between Marseille and Lorient have ended in a draw, so that could be a popular option for French football fans wanting to have a bet on this Friday night fixture. 

In the 2015-16 Ligue 1 season both matches were 1-1 draws but prior to that there was a stunning 5-3 win for Lorient at Marseille, so the visitors are unbeaten in their last four matches against their opponents this weekend as they prepare to head to the Stade Velodrome.

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Marseille v Lorient: Prediction

A draw looks to be a very possible result here given the recent head-to-head record between the sides, although there is more quality in the Marseille squad despite the star players who have left the club since the end of last season. Lorient look to be in for a long season and they could struggle here, with this fixture the perfect chance to get three points on the board for Marseille.

Marseille v Lorient: Betting Tips

Odds of 3/4 on Marseille to win the match look to be decent value for their Ligue 1 clash against Lorient, although they are on a long run of poor results in front of their own fans and have failed to win 16 of their last 17 home matches. Lorient, who have lost five of their previous six Ligue 1 matches, are available to back at 4/1 to win at the Stade Velodrome on Friday night.

By far the best value in the match odds market looks to be on the draw at a price of 14/5, while a repeat of the 1-1 scoreline that has come up in three of the last five meetings between the sides is available at a very tempting price of 13/2 for this game.

Marseille are looking for their first win of the season after taking just one point from their opening two matches of the Ligue 1 campaign, with the loss of striker Michy Batshuayi hitting the club hard. Just one goal in those two games shows the problems Marseille have in front of goal, although Florian Thauvin netted a consolation in a 2-1 loss to Guingamp last time out. Henri Bedimo, Romain Alessandrini and Alphousseyni Sane are all set to miss the game through injury.

Marseille likely XI:

Lorient's start to the new Ligue 1 season has been even worse, with no points to show from games against Caen and Bastia in the opening fortnight of the new campaign. Changes are likely to be made by coach Sylvain Ripoll after a 3-0 loss last time out, with no major injury concerns. Ibrahim Ndong will have to sit this one out through suspension after being sent off against Bastia.

Lorient likely XI:

Marseille may be on a shocking run of just one win in 17 at home, but this is the ideal chance to put that right and collect three points in front of their own fans. Lorient have let in six goals in their two Ligue 1 matches this season and are among the favourites for the drop, so Marseille have to win. However, a draw looks the most likely result in this game, especially given the head-to-head record between the teams in the last few years.

Lorient have conceded at least twice in their last three away matches in Ligue 1.