Lorient vs Marseille Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 09/04/2023

[Ligue 1 Prediction] On Sunday, FC Lorient will play against Marseille at Stade Yves Allainmat in a Ligue 1 match. You can find our predictions, user poll, and statistics for the FC Lorient vs. Marseille game, as well as the latest match odds, here.

Lorient vs Marseille Prediction: Recent performance and H2H stats

Lorient’s last 5 matches

FC Lorient aims to bounce back and secure a win in this match after suffering a 3-1 loss in their previous Ligue 1 game against Lille. During that game, FC Lorient had 40% possession and managed to take only 2 shots at the goal, with 1 shot on target. Ibrahima Koné (77') scored the lone goal for FC Lorient. Meanwhile, Lille had 20 shots at the goal, with 7 shots on target. Rémy Cabella (13') and Edon Zhegrova (89', 91') scored for Lille.

Lorient’s last 5 matches

In their last five matches, FC Lorient won one game, drew twice, and lost two games. Currently, they are placed ninth in the Ligue 1 table. Looking at their recent home games, they have won two games, drawn one, and lost two.

This suggests that their performance at home has been mixed, with a couple of victories and some losses, but they have managed to secure points by drawing some matches. Overall, FC Lorient's form seems to be fluctuating, and they will be looking to improve their consistency in the upcoming matches.

Marseille’s last 5 matches

Marseille drew 1-1 in their last Ligue 1 match against Montpellier. During the game, Marseille had 68% possession and took 13 shots at the goal, with 2 of them being on target. Mattéo Guendouzi (44') scored the only goal for Marseille. On the other side, Montpellier had 9 attempts at the goal, with 3 of them being on target. Arnaud Nordin (12') scored the goal for Montpellier.

Marseille’s last 5 matches

In their last five matches, Marseille has won two games, drawn twice, and lost one game. Currently, they are placed third in the Ligue 1 table, indicating their consistent form in the league. Looking at their recent away games, they have managed to win all five matches, indicating their strong performance in away games. This suggests that Marseille has been performing well, particularly in away games, and they will look to continue their good run in the upcoming fixtures to secure their position in the Ligue 1 table.

Lorient vs Marseille H2H Stats

Lorient and Marseille have played against each other 31 times since 1998. Out of these matches, Lorient has won six games, Marseille has won 18 games, and they have drawn seven matches. In their most recent head-to-head encounter on January 14, 2023, Marseille defeated Lorient with a score of 3-1. 

Lorient vs Marseille H2H Stats

Looking at the head-to-head history, Marseille has been the more dominant team with more victories over Lorient. However, with Lorient's recent form and home advantage, they will be looking to improve their record against Marseille in the upcoming match.

Lorient vs Marseille Current Odds

Lorient vs Marseille Current Odds

Now, let us check a few of the other betting markets and top odds for this match:

• Handicap Odds: Lorient (1.97) / Marseille (1.84)
• 1x2 Odds: Lorient (4.6) / Draw (4.2) / Marseille (1.68)
• Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (1.66) | Under 2.5 (2.23)

Looking at the betting options for the 90-minute result market, Lorient has the odds of 4.6 for a win, a draw is at 4.2 odds, and a Marseille victory offers return of 1.68 odds. These are the most attractive betting returns available currently. 

Lorient vs Marseille Betting Tips

Lorient vs Marseille Prediction 1: Marseille to Win

The visiting team, Marseille, is under immense pressure after their coach Igor Tudor dismissed defender Nuno Tavares earlier in the week for a lack of effort during training. Marseille's success in the Champions League is crucial for their budget for next season, and their profitability depends on how far they progress in the competition. Looking at the Lorient vs Marseille prediction, Marseille has remained unbeaten in their last four matches, but they were disappointed with a draw at home against Montpellier last week. 

Lorient vs Marseille Betting Tips

On the other hand, Lorient's three-game unbeaten run came to an end last weekend against Lille. Marseille started their season with a 3-1 victory, and they will be hoping to continue their impressive form against Lorient, having won the last seven head-to-head encounters between the two teams.

Lorient vs Marseille Prediction 2: Over 2.5 goals

It is difficult to ignore the head-to-head record between Lorient and Marseille when making the second prediction. In the last four encounters between these teams, at least three goals were scored in each game. Looking back even further, in their last ten meetings, six matches saw over 2.5 goals scored.

This season, Lorient has been the fifth-best team in the league in terms of over 2.5 goals, with 18 of their games exceeding this mark. However, in their last five matches, only one game has seen over 2.5 goals. On the other hand, Marseille has played 16 games with at least three goals scored, and in their past three matches, they have had three games with over 2.5 goals.

Lorient vs Marseille Best Tips From Betimate

• Lorient 1-2 Marseille

We believe that FC Lorient can use their home advantage to score a goal. However, it will not be enough to help them avoid defeat. Therefore, our advice is for a closely contested match, ending with a 2-1 victory for Marseille when the game concludes.

Lorient vs Marseille Best Tips From Betimate

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Lorient vs Marseille Possible Lineups

• Lorient possible starting lineup: Mannone, Le Bris, Meite, Talbi, Le Goff, Faivre, Ponceau, Le Fee, Makengo, Cathline, Dieng
• Marseille possible starting lineup: Blanco, Kolasinac, Kabore, Gigot, Rongier, Veretout, Guendouzi, Clauss, Sanchez, Malinovsky, Vitinha

Lorient vs Marseille: FAQs

• Who are the favorites to win? Marseille is the favorite team to win. 
• What was the score when these two teams last met? Marseille 3-1 Lorient 
• What time is the kickoff? 18:45 GMT, 19:45 CET.