Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Ligue 1 match.
Saturday's clash between Olympique de Marseille and LOSC Lille is set to ignite interest among football fans in the French championship, paving the way for the following day’s battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. Both clubs are eyeing a top-three finish in Ligue 1, and they're intent on maintaining their winning momentum in what promises to be a challenging encounter.
Olympique de Marseille
The November international break provided Olympique de Marseille with a chance to recharge. In their last three matches, they've secured a perfect nine points, scoring seven goals—their attacking prowess is once again formidable. Notably, they boast the highest shot efficiency in France, scoring 31 goals from an xG of 23.67 (second only to PSG's 37). Adrien Rabiot has settled into his new club well, netting his debut goal for the team against AS Saint-Étienne (2:0) and receiving the highest player rating.
LOSC Lille
Unlike their upcoming opponent, LOSC Lille are also making their presence felt on the international stage. In the sixth round of the Champions League, they triumphed over SK Sturm Graz (3:2)—their fourth consecutive match with at least three goals. Last Friday, the team successfully overpowered a challenging Stade Brestois (3:1), with team leader Jonathan David delivering 2 goals and 1 assist—he currently leads the Ligue 1 scoring race (11+1).
Olympique de Marseille vs LOSC Lille Prediction
LOSC Lille have not lost to Olympique de Marseille since September 2022, with their last meeting ending in favour of Lille (3:1). Given the high attacking potential of both French giants, the safest bet in this encounter is for both teams to score.
