RC Lens hosts Olympique de Marseille for a shock of hot audiences in Bollaert. Discover the latest information on injuries, probable lineups and our predictions.
RC Lens (8th) is struggling to find consistency in Ligue 1. For several weeks, the performances of the Sang et Or have oscillated between good and not so good. Injuries disrupt the positive dynamic started at the start of the season under the direction of Will Still. However, the stunning victory against FC Nantes before the international break could have given some dynamism to a team losing momentum. However, the Lensois will have to cope without several of their defensive executives on Saturday.
For its part, Olympique de Marseille (3rd) will seek to redeem itself after its defeat at the Vélodrome against AJ Auxerre (1-3). The Phocéens show an attractive face away from home, with the best record in Ligue 1 (15 points out of 18 possible). Less subject to the pressure of the game and playing in more open spaces, OM shines on the move. For once, the Marseillais, who are used to receiving broad support from their supporters, will have to prepare to face a significantly more hostile atmosphere.
Information on RC Lens and its injured
Jonathan Gradit and Abdukodir Khusanov are suspended. Martin Satriano, Ruben Aguilar, Jimmy Cabot, Ismaël Ganiou and Wesley Saïd are still injured. Przemyslaw Frankowski is uncertain. Mbala Nzola and Andy Diouf returned from selection on Wednesday. Jhoanner Chavez and Facundo Medina return only this Thursday from South America.
Starting XI: Samba – Chavez, Sarr, Danso, Medina, Machado – Diouf, El Aynaoui – Da Costa, Sotoca, Thomasson
Information on OM and its injured
Faris Moumbagna, Valentin Carboni, Ruben Blanco and Bilal Nadir have been out for a long time. Derek Cornelius and Amine Harit are doubtful.
Starting XI: Rulli – Lirola, Balerdi, Cornelius, Merlin – Höjbjerg, Rabiot, Koné – Greenwood, Revelation, Rowe
Given the absences in Lens and OM's form away from home, we see the Phocaeans winning. A sixth success in seven matches away from home for the Marseille team.
What if Elye Wahi still remembered his old club. Already a scorer against Montpellier HSC, he should score again for us.
Marseille will score a goal in each period to ensure clear success at Bollaert. The revamped defense of Lens will also accompany them…
RC Lens will not score any goals at home for us. The Sang et Or will find the bar, the post, the goalkeeper but never the path of the net. This offensive deficit will be costly against a very realistic OM.
