Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 03/08/2025
To build a prediction for the Marseille - Lens match, scheduled for 8 March 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Marseille have played 50 matches, in which they won 25 of them, drew 12 times and lost 13 matches. Lens, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 13 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Marseille average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Lens average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 22 November 2024 at Lens's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Nothing could be easier at the moment than beating Lens. The Blood and Gold will either get a red card or concede a penalty. And the Vélodrome can overwhelm any opponent with its tremendous support.
Although a number of players are absent for Lens, the team is clearly in fighting shape, as they have lost 4 games in a row in Ligue 1 and the team should attack. Marseille are the clear favorite here, but who knows how the game will turn out.
In 5 last matches, Marseille concedes from Lens in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.2
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Marseille concedes from Lens in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.2
In 13 out of 17 last matches, Marseille won the second half.
2nd Half - W11.77
In 4 last matches, Lens lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.77
In 5 last home matches, Marseille won the second half.
2nd Half - W11.77
In 7 out of 8 last matches where Marseille played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.71
Lens does not lose awayby more than 1 goal in 22 out of 25 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)1.64
Marseille concedesat home in 9 out of 10 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.53
Marseille concedes from Lens in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.53
In 22 out of 25 last matches of Lens away, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.52
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Микаэль Мурильо. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Адриен Томассон, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Томас Леонар (France). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 362 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 28 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (27 out of 100).