Marseille vs Lens: Marseille have a chance to consolidate on the 2nd spot of the Ligue 1 table when they face Lens in their next match on Monday.
Match Details:
Teams: Marseille vs Lens
Venue: Orange Vélodrome, Marseille, France
Date: Monday 27th September, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.voot.com/
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 in 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄
Our Olympiens are back to work at the @orangevelodrome against @RCLens in a @Ligue1_ENG clash ⚔️
We applaud today’s poster artist @laGriffedeMaho, in collaboration with @mtransversale #OMRCL ⚪️🔵
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— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) September 26, 2021
Preview
Marseille played out a goalless draw in their previous clash against Angers, which left them 10 points behind table toppers, PSG.
Hence, this is a chance for the hosts to consolidate, return to winning ways and cement their form in the Ligue 1 this season.
With 4 wins and 2 draws, they are 2nd in the table and performing well.
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On the other hand, Lens suffered their first defeat of the season on Thursday when they lost 1-0 to Strasbourg through Ajorque’s goal.
It was their first defeat across competitions this season and would like to return to winning ways this time.
A minor blip which Lens can afford to have faced but not anymore as they look to progress up the table.
Lens is 6th in the table with 12 points from 7 matches.
Both sides last met in February this year where it finished 2-2.
Form Guide
Marseille: WWDWD
Lens: WDWWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Angers 0-0 Marseille
Lens 0-1 Strasbourg
“𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚, 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅”
🇺🇸 We went 1-v-1 with @konradjr as he described his life so far as an Olympien and playing inside the @orangevelodrome for the first time.
👇👀👇 pic.twitter.com/C6w9lrQapH
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) September 25, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Marseille vs Lens in India?
The match is live streamed on the Voot App or Jio TV, while the broadcast is on VH1.
Team News
Milik remains the sole absentee for Marseille while Jean’s thigh injury keeps him out for Lens.
Danso is suspended from this one after he picked up a red card against Strasbourg.
Marseille possible 11:
Lopez, Saliba, Balerdi, Peres, Lirola, Rongier, Guendouzi, Gueye, Under, Harit and Dieng
Lens possible 11:
Leca, Medina, Wooh, Gradit, Machado, Doucoure, Fofana, Clauss, Kakuta, Ganago and Sotoca
Prediction: Marseille 2-0 Lens
Marseille’s impressive start to the season gives them the advantage in this clash.
Lens has been one of the formidable sides of the season gaining in confidence. But with Marseille’s experience and quality, we see them clinch the points.
Players to watch out for: Under, Gueye, Fofana and Doucoure.