Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 24, 2026 | Orange Velodrome | Ligue 1 | 20:05 GMT

We come to you with action from the French Ligue 1 in an important clash towards the top of the table as Lens look to continue their incredible winning streak and extend their lead at the top of the table when they host a chasing Marseille not too far behind themselves.

The hosts enter this clash off the back of a tough defeat in Europe at the hands of giants Liverpool, losing out 3-0. As for Lens, it was a hard-fought victory against Auxerre.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, and we are backing a thriller in southern France, and in particular, a Lens win.

Key Betting Tip: Lens to win at 3.50 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of an away victory. Kwiff are offering up some serious deal on this fixture. Lens have been in outstanding form in all competitions since the middle of September and have won each of their last five games on the road. It isn’t going the same for Marseille at home, however, who have won just one of their last four matches at the Velodrome.

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Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Lineups

Marseille Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rulli; Medina, Balerdi, Murillo; Emerson, Hojbjerg, Nadir, Weah; Traore, Greenwood; Gouiri.

Team News: No recent injuries or suspensions are suspected amongst the Marseille camp at the time of writing.

Lens Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Risser; Sarr, Baidoo, Ganiou; Udol, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Abdulhamid; Said, Thauvin; Fofana.

Team News: For Lens, they are suffering from an array of injuries, with Haidara, Bermont, Edouard, Gurtner, Gradit, and Chavez all out.

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens: League Story So Far

Olympique Marseille have started the season strongly if their main aim is to achieve Champions League qualification. They currently sit third with 11 wins, two draws and five defeats, with their 35 points two better than fourth, but seven behind Paris Saint-Germain in second.

As for Lens, they are flying at the top of the league, with their record of 14 wins, a draw and three defeats bettering a PSG side who almost went invincible last campaign. With just 13 goals conceded so far this season, their defence is a fortress only penetrated by very few.

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on 17 occasions, and it is a relatively tight record between the sides. Only two draws have been found amongst these encounters, with Marseille winning eight to Lens’ seven. In the last five meetings, Lens have found some form, winning three games to two, however, have won each of the last two games.

• October 25, 2025: Lens 2-1 Marseille
• March 8, 2025: Marseille 0-1 Lens
• November 23, 2024: Lens 1-3 Marseille
• April 28, 2024: Marseille 2-1 Lens
• November 12, 2023: Lens 1-0 Marseille

Olympique Marseille and RC Lens: Recent Matches Analysis

Marseille Last 5 Matches:

• Marseille 0-3 Liverpool (H) - Champions League
• Marseille 5-2 Angers (A)
• Marseille 9-0 Bayeux (A) - Coupe de France
• Marseille 2-2p PSG (A) - Trophee des Champions
• Marseille 0-2 Nantes (H)

Marseille come into this fixture in decent form, finding two wins in their last three matches. A 3-0 loss to Liverpool won’t do much good for their confidence, but at least they stay in the city as opposed to have travelled elsewhere to play the game.

Lens Last 5 Matches:

• Lens 1-0 Auxerre (H)
• Lens 3-0 Sochaux (A) - Coupe de France
• Lens 3-0 Toulouse (A)
• Lens 3-1 Feignies Aulnoye (H) - Coupe de France
• Lens 2-0 Nice (H)

There really is not much to pitch on in regards to Lens’ recent form. They have been impeccable. Just the one goal conceded in their last five, compared with 12 goals scored, they have breezed past their recent opponents, and will hope to do the same here.

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an away win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Lens to win @ 3.50 - Recent form suggests confidence in an away win. With a staggering 65.7% chance of a Lens victory according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens

Mason Greenwood (Marseille): Easily the best of the bunch for Marseille so far this term. The Englishman has bagged a mightily impressive 12 goals and three assists in just 17 appearances, with seven contributions coming over the course of the last four matches.

Adrien Thomasson (Lens): In a team where practically anyone could have been picked here, Thomasson stands out just about as the key man to watch in this clash. The 32-year-old has had an outstanding season so far, registering two goals and five assists inside just 17 games this campaign.

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens Match Facts

Referee: Benoit Bastien.

Stadium Information: Located in Marseille, France, the Orange Velodrome can hold up to just over 67,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Olympique Marseille vs RC Lens: Final Prediction

Olympique Marseille 1-3 RC Lens