Preview: Marseille vs Lens Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Sang et Or have already defeated Les Phoceens once this season.

Olympique de Marseille are now gearing up to take on RC Lens for their matchweek 19 clash of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This will be an interesting outing between these clubs, taking place at the Orange Vélodrome.

Les Phoceens have not been very consistent with their performances in their last few matches. They are coming in after facing a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool FC in their UEFA Champions League game. Olympique de Marseille are in third place on the league table at the moment and must put in a top performance to secure three points.

RC Lens are on a phenomenal run of form at the moment. They are at the top of the Ligue 1 points table at the moment. Les Sang et Or have been performing well since the start of the season and will be feeling confident despite being away from home. They have already defeated Marseille once this season and will be eager to complete a double now.

Garder le cap avant la prochaine escale ⚓️#FiersDEtreLensois #OMRCL pic.twitter.com/I9tBjjHXUk

— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) January 20, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Marseille, France
• Stadium: Orange Vélodrome
• Date: Sunday, January 25
• Kick-off Time: 01:35 a.m. IST (Saturday, Jan 24; 08:05 p.m. GMT/ 03:05 p.m. ET/ 12:05 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Benoît Bastien
• VAR: In use

Form:

Marseille: L-D-W-W-L

Lens: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

The 24-year-old has been one of the most consistent players for Olympique de Marseille this season. In 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has scored 12 goals and has three assists to his name. Mason Greenwood can score goals and can also come up with innovative plays, which are going to be crucial for the hosts.

Wesley Said (Lens)

Wesley Said is coming in after scoring the match-winning goal for RC Lens in their previous French league competition game. In 18 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored eight goals and has two assists. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• RC Lens are on a five-match winning run.
• Marseille have won two of their last five matches.
• Les Sang et Or have won both of their last two matches against Les Phoceens.

Marseille vs Lens: Betting Tips and Odds

• Racing Club de Lens to win @5/2 BetMGM
• Wesley Said to score @14/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Olympique de Marseille have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Jhoanner Chavez, Jonathan Gradit, Regis Gurtner, Odsonne Edouard, Anthony Bermont and Amadou Haidara are not going to be in action for RC Lens as they are not match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 112

Marseille won: 45

Lens won: 45

Draws: 22

Predicted Lineups

Marseille predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rulli (GK); Pavard, Balerdi, Medina, Murillo; Weah, Højbjerg, Kondogbia, Paixao; Greenwood, Aubameyang

Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Risser (GK); Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr; Abdulhamid, Thomasson, Bulatovic, Udol; Thauvin, Saïd; Fofana

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. RC Lens are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Olympique de Marseille in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Marseille 1-2 Lens

Telecast Details

India: N/A

UK: Ligue 1 Pass

USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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