Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Prediction, Betting Odds, AI Picks and Game Analysis (April 28th)
The competitive action on the Ligue 1 schedule continues this weekend, as Lens look to boost their chances of finishing in the top five positions in the Ligue 1 standings.
The visitors will come up against Marseille on Sunday, with the hosts desperately looking for a return to form after going four matches without a victory. You can find the latest Ligue 1 odds and our Marseille vs Lens prediction here.
Game Information
| OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS vs RC LENS |
| Location of the Game: Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France |
| Date and Time: Sunday, April 28, 2024. 3:00 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 Ligue 1 Round 31 |
| How to watch: ESPN |
Marseille vs Lens AI Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Lens +200 |
It has been a challenging campaign for the hosts coming into this Marseille vs Lens matchup. However, it could be worth noting that the majority of their issues have come on the road, meaning that confidence should be high ahead of this home fixture.
But, Marseille’s attention could now switch to the Europa League, which presents the French side with their best chance of playing in a European competition next term. Therefore, an away victory could be an interesting selection when making a Marseille vs Lens prediction this weekend.
Marseille vs Lens Prediction Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| MARSEILLE | 10-10-9 40Pts | +137 | -0.25 | O 2.5 |
| LENS | 13-7-10 46Pts | +200 | +0.25 | U 2.5 |
| DRAW | +230 |
The home win will be a popular Marseille vs Lens prediction at +137 this weekend. However, the away success could be among the prominent Ligue 1 computer picks at +200. Meanwhile, the draw in this Marseille vs Lens matchup is priced up at +230.
Marseille vs Lens Analysis
Marseille Preview
It hasn’t been the season that Marseille would have been hoping for this term, as they are a long way off the pace in the race for a European finish. However, ending the season with success in the Europa League would see them earn a place in next season’s Champions League.
The French side comes into this match on the Marseille schedule in poor recent form after losing three of their last four matches. Meanwhile, they are without a victory over that period, with their previous fixture ending in a draw.
In fact, Marseille are incredibly fortunate to come into this round of Ligue 1 matchups after picking up a point in their previous outing, as they netted an equalizer in the final minute of second half injury time.
But, despite their issues this term, the Ligue 1 team stats show that they have been consistent at the Stade Velodrome. Marseille have won eight of their 13 home matches, and they have suffered just one defeat.
Lens Preview
The increased pressure this weekend will likely be on Lens, as they desperately need a victory to stand any chance of finishing in the top five. At present, they sit a point adrift of the final European position in the table.
The Lens scores across recent weeks have been a major concern, as they have won just once across their last five fixtures. However, their only success was achieved in their previous outing in the competition.
Florian Sotoca was the hero last weekend, as the forward scored the opening goal from the penalty spot to enhance his Ligue 1 player stats for the campaign. But, Lens struggled to find a second in open play against Clermont Foot.
Away from home, Lens have endured issues throughout the campaign, claiming just five of their 13 victories away from their home stadium. Meanwhile, they have scored fewer goals on the road than they have managed in home fixtures.
Marseille vs Lens Head to Head
Lens have picked up victories in each of their last three matches in the league against Marseille, which includes a 1-0 success in this exact fixture last term. Marseille’s only win in their last seven league matches against their rivals was picked up on the road in January 2022.
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