Lorient vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 07/04/2023, 08:12  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 07/04/2023 at 09:12 in Ligue 1 Predictions

Third placed Marseille still have a chance of winning the Ligue 1 title. They trail leaders PSG by six points but will hope to get a win at tenth placed Lorient. Marseille might be kicking themselves after drawing two of their last three games, while PSG have lost their last two. It was definitely frustrating when leading Strasbourg 2-0 at home going into the 88th minute and then conceding twice. They are in the final Champions League qualifying spot but would prefer to finish in the top two. That gets you a place in the group stages, while third sees you in the qualifiers. Marseille are only behind second place Lens on goal difference and still have to go there in the final weeks of the season. They are unbeaten in their last four league games since a home defeat to PSG at the end of February. Marseille have the best away record in Ligue 1 this season with 11 wins in 14 games and just one loss and that was at PSG. They've won each of their last eight away league fixtures since then with four clean sheets in the last six.

Lorient are eight points behind the sixth place that would take them into the Europa Conference League. They will need to show a vast improvement in form if they are to get close to sixth place. Their most recent league fixture saw them lose 3-1 at Lille, though the scores were level after 88 minutes. Only two of their last nine games in Ligue 1 have been won. Both of those victories came at home against sides currently in the relegation zone. They've won seven home league games this season but been beaten in four. Back Marseille to get an important away win.