Marseille vs Lorient Prediction and Expert Tips

Marseille vs Lorient Match Preview

Marseille’s launch of the new Ligue 1 did not live up to the expectations of the side. A single victory and two losses from three league matches at the beginning is certainly disappointing. Their backline is even disappointing as they conceded at least a goal in all the three including a 5-2 triumph over newcomers Paris FC. Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi will have various concerns from the Marseille performance at the beginning and this is a game where they can search for opportunities to make it right.

Lorient will visit Marseille in the fourth round and the guests have also managed to win one and lost two of their three Ligue 1 games at the start. They will enter this game following a demotivating 1-7 defeat against Lille. Although Marseille had a struggling start, they are capable of bouncing up with a strong positive win. But the same can’t be expected from Lorient especially when pitted against a team like Marseille.

Marseille’s advantage features a 12-game home and away streak of not being beaten in the head-to-head. Home fans of Marseille possess a five-game winning run over Lorient and that is certainly a huge stat to bank on for morale. Marseille’s attack have never been nice to Lorient defense lately as they scored 15 goals in the last five encounters. Things are looking to be a nice day for the home fans at Stade Velodrome.

Marseille vs Lorient Prediction

The lone home match of Marseille up until now this season was against Paris FC and the contest ended in a 5-2 victory. What is concerning is their back line which have conceded 2 in spite of hosting a fresher like Paris FC. Additionally, the last four h2h meetings at this stadium displays zero clean sheets.

But a struggling away Lorient remains no match for a nine-match unbeaten Marseille at home. Lorient’s victory in the past six away trips was against Swansea in a friendly. Therefore, a good victory for Marseille is anticipated on Friday.

Marseille have been able to maintain a goal difference of more than 2 goals in four out of their previous five head-to-head matches against Lorient. The same is observed in six out of the previous eight home matches of Marseille. But yet their defensive line is concerning and doesn’t look like it can keep out this Lorient team who have scored goals in the past two league matches.

Peter Green- September 12, 2025

Marseille vs Lorient Betting Tips

Marseille -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

2.02 Odds

Over 2.5 goals & Both teams to score

OK

2.00 Odds