RC Lens vs Olympique Marseille Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

RC Lens vs Olympique Marseille Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 25, 2025 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis | Ligue 1 | 20:05 BST

In this Ligue 1 clash, two in form sides go head-to-head in Lens. This top four clash is already a huge match for both sides who look to continue to prove their title candidate credentials.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.73 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Lens vs Marseille Predicted Lineups

Lens Predicted XI (3-4-3): Risser; Sarr, Baidoo, Gradit; Udol, Thomasson, Sangare, Aguilar; Guilavogui, Edouard, Thauvin.

The hosts have a near full-strength squad for the game, with only Machado missing out.

Marseille Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): De Lange; Emerson, Balerdi, Aguerd, Pavard; O’Riley, Højbjerg; Paixao, Angel Gomes, Greenwood; Aubameyang.

The visitors will miss a number of players for this massive clash. Medina, Kondogbia, Traore and Gouiri will all be absent from the match.

Lens vs Marseille Current League Standings

Lens have had an outrageous start to their campaign. Losing just twice in their opening eight, winning five, their 16 points has them in fourth place for now, just two points off the leaders.

The leaders being Marseille, who are even ahead of PSG, which just puts into perspective how good of a start they have had – six wins and two defeats so far, only conceding seven goals and thumping in a league-high 21.

Lens vs Marseille Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

It has been very tight between the sides over recent years – with them facing off 17 times. In the last five, Lens have won three, while Marseille have won the other two.

• March 8, 2025: Marseille 0-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
• November 23, 2024: Lens 1-3 Marseille (Ligue 1)
• April 28, 2024: Marseille 2-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
• November 12, 2023: Lens 1-0 Marseille (Ligue 1)
• May 6, 2023: Lens 2-1 Marseille (Ligue 1)

Lens and Marseille Recent Matches Analysis

Lens Last 5 Matches:

• Lens 2-1 Paris FC (H) – Ligue 1
• Lens 2-1 Auxerre (A) – Ligue 1
• Lens 0-0 Rennes (A) – Ligue 1
• Lens 3-0 Lille (H) – Ligue 1
• Lens 0-2 PSG (A) – Ligue 1

The last five have been very strong for Lens, winning three – in this time they have scored seven, conceding four.

Marseille Last 5 Matches:

• Marseille 1-2 Sporting CP (A) – Champions League
• Marseille 6-2 Le Havre (H) – Ligue 1
• Marseille 3-0 Metz (A) – Ligue 1
• Marseille 4-0 Ajax (H) – Champions League
• Marseille 2-1 Strasbourg (A) – Ligue 1

Marseille’s midweek defeat to Sporting was their first in six games, marking their second defeat in three UCL matches. In the league, however, they have won each of their last five, including the huge scalp of PSG.

Lens vs Marseille Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Lens vs Marseille Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.73 - Recent form suggests confidence in a visiting win. Five of Lens’ last seven games have featured this angle, while each of Marseille’s last five have featured three or more goals too.

Key Players to Watch: Lens vs Marseille

Adrien Thomasson (Lens): It will be a must for the visitors to close down the 31-year-old whenever possible. His chance creation has been superb so far this season, with his four assists proving so.

Mason Greenwood (Marseille): The Englishman is in scintillating form right now, recording six goals and three assists in just eight league games so far.

Lens vs Marseille Match Facts

Referee: Stephanie Frappart.

Stadium Information: Located in Lens, France, the Stade Bollaert-Delelis can hold up to just over 38,000 supporters.

Lens vs Marseille: Final Prediction

Lens 2-2 Marseille