Lens vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips (25 October)

The truce did not break the positive Lens spiral. The Sang et Or lined up last weekend against Paris FC 2-1 for a third victory in 4 games, for a draw conceded to Rennes 0-0 at the end of last month. The 10 points won out of 12 possible made the Lensois the fourth team in the ranking at the end of the 8th day, two lengths from their opponent of the day, then at the top of the ranking. With 7 goals conceded in 8 matches, the team led by Pierre Sage is the co-best defense in the elite with Olympique de Marseille. In great form, Marseille was seeking a sixth victory in a row in all competitions on Wednesday in the Champions League at Sporting.

Among the top five, OM crushed Ajax in the Champions League 4-0 and did the job in Ligue 1 against their Parisian rival 1-0, Strasbourg 1-2, the red lantern Metz 0-3 and Le Havre 6-2. This latest result on the national stage has put the elite's best attack at the top of the rankings. All the lights are green for the Marseille club after two months of competition. 

Historically, Marseille have held a slight edge over Lens in head-to-head encounters, with 43 wins to Lens’s 41 across 106 meetings. The last few seasons have seen tightly contested matches, often decided by narrow margins. Lens will look to capitalize on home advantage, where they’ve been more assertive, while Marseille aim to extend their dominance with a blend of youth and experience. The tactical battle between De Zerbi’s fluid attacking style and Still’s structured approach will be pivotal. Both teams are expected to field aggressive lineups, with Lens relying on Saïd and Thomasson for creativity, and Marseille banking on Greenwood and Thauvin to unlock the defense.

Given the current form, player availability, and tactical setups, a closely fought match is anticipated. Lens will likely strike first, leveraging their home crowd and early momentum, but Marseille’s resilience and attacking depth should see them respond. The absence of key midfielders might slightly tilt the balance in Lens’s favor, especially in transitional play. Ultimately, the prediction leans toward a 2-1 victory for Lens—a scoreline that reflects their recent home performances and Marseille’s occasional defensive lapses. It’s a result that could reignite Lens’s push for European qualification while serving as a wake-up call for De Zerbi’s squad.