Marseille vs Lens Prediction 28 April 2024

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Europa League semi-finalist Marseille will host Lens at the "Velodrome" as part of the 31st round of the French Ligue 1. Marseille fans predict a victory for the club in the European cup, so the fight for the 6th place is no longer as relevant for them. And Lens, in turn, currently occupies that spot.

Losses

The hosts have some losses - Rongier, Nadir, Meite, and Merlin will miss the game due to injuries. All of them are key players for Igor Tudor. The guests will arrive at the match without two players - Cabot has been receiving treatment for the second year, and Husainov has been called up to the youth national team.

Head-to-head

Marseille has not won in 6 out of the last 7 head-to-head of these teams in the Ligue 1 tournament.To bet that Lens will not lose in the upcoming match is possible at 1.61.

Trends

Marseille concedes at home in 7 out of the last 8 matches in Ligue 1.
Marseille scores in the 2nd half at home in 8 out of the last 9 matches.
Lens scores less than 1.5 goals in 6 consecutive matches in Ligue 1.

Referee and fouls

The referee's statistics. The match is officiated by Frenchman Eric Wattellier. In 4 of the last 9 matches, there was a dismissal. In 4 of the last 6 matches, a penalty was awarded. In the last 4 matches, the referee showed fewer than 6 yellow cards. The average number of fouls over the last 10 matches is 24, over the last 100 matches – 21.

On average, matches involving Marseille have 23.4 fouls (11 by Marseille itself). In Lens' matches, this figure is 25 fouls (12.5 by the team itself). Regarding yellow cards: Marseille receives an average of 2 warnings, Lens – 2.5.Considering the statistics, it's suggested to bet on over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.65.

Corners

The hosts rarely earn the right to a corner kick, as their game is focused on quick transitions from defense to attack.Marseille delivers fewer than 5.5 corners in 7 consecutive matches in Ligue 1.To bet that Marseille will deliver fewer than 5.5 corners is possible at 1.59.

Team Reviews

In Marseille, Aubameyang has found a second youth - his goals and assists help the team in solving tasks in the current season. Marseille scores in the 2nd half at home in 8 out of the last 9 matches. To bet on a Marseille goal in the 2nd half is possible at 1.76.

Lens consistently looks good over the last two seasons.Lens scores away in 6 consecutive matches in Ligue 1. To bet on a Lens goal is possible at 1.32.

Editorial prediction

Having analyzed the statistical indicators of both teams, we decided that the most profitable bet for this match is Lens will not lose at 1.61.
Marseille has not won in 6 out of the last 7 face-to-face meetings of these teams in Ligue 1.

*further down the page you will find detailed statistics of the playing teams and trends for many other markets

Personal meetings of the opponents

📊Our goal is to gather the necessary figures in one place. So, officially, the clubs have met in 8: today's home team has 2 wins in their tally, while the visitors have 5.

⚽What about goals? The Olympique Marseille team delighted their fans with 11 goals, while the Lens club scored 10.

🏁It should be noted that the last match took place on 12 November 2023, where the Lens team played as the hosts and it ended with a score of 1:0.

Olympique Marseille Review

🏆During this Ligue 1 season, Olympique Marseille has played 30 matches, achieving the following outcomes:

10 wins,
9 losses,
11 draws.

📈Olympique Marseille holds a solid position in the middle of the Ligue 1 tournament table, displaying balanced results, with 32% of matches won and 29% lost.

📊The team's overall score for the season stands at 2.6 points, showcasing consistency by scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game and conceding 1.2 goals.

⚽Throughout the season, the team has scored 45 goals, with the highest efficiency observed in the 1 half, where 58% of all goals were scored.

At home, Olympique Marseille averages 1.5 goals per game,
In away matches, this figure stands at 1.3 goals.

🚧The team's defensive performance remains stable, with a total of 37 goals conceded. The greatest defensive challenges arise in the 2th half, where the team concedes 57% of goals.

At home, Olympique Marseille concedes an average of 0.7 goals,
In away games, this figure increases to 1.7 goals per game.

Lens Review

🏆During this Ligue 1 season, Lens has played 30 matches, achieving the following outcomes:

13 wins,
10 losses,
7 draws.

📈Lens holds a solid position in the middle of the Ligue 1 tournament table, displaying balanced results, with 43% of matches won and 33% lost.

📊The team's overall score for the season stands at 2.4 points, showcasing consistency by scoring an average of 1.3 goals per game and conceding 1.1 goals.

⚽Throughout the season, the team has scored 39 goals, with the highest efficiency observed in the 2 half, where 54% of all goals were scored.

At home, Lens averages 1.5 goals per game,
In away matches, this figure stands at 1.1 goals.

🚧The team's defensive performance remains stable, with a total of 32 goals conceded. The greatest defensive challenges arise in the 1th half, where the team concedes 53% of goals.

At home, Lens concedes an average of 1.1 goals,
In away games, this figure increases to 1.1 goals per game.

✅Bookmakers are offering the following odds for this match: for a win for team Olympique Marseille; for a win for their opponent, team Lens. Based on our statistics, we assume that the bet "Lens Handicap(+0.5)" has a good chance of being correct. Let us know in the comments, do you agree with our choice?