The Matchday 15 clash in Ligue 1 between Lille and Marseille will take place on December 5 at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Lille vs. Marseille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lille
The club continues to hold its place among the top four. Before this round, the team was in fourth place, just 5 points behind the leading Lens. Bruno Genesio's side performed well in their last two league matches, defeating Paris at home (4-2) and then securing a late win against Le Havre away (1-0). Lille also boasts the second most prolific attack in Ligue 1 with 28 goals scored.
- The club's uncompromising run in the league stands at 7 matches – 5 wins and 2 losses.
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Lille's last 7 Ligue 1 games.
- In their last 13 home league matches, the team has suffered only 1 defeat (10 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-3-3)
Berke Ozer – Nathan Ngoy, Romain Perraud, Thomas Meunier, Aissa Mandi – Benjamin Andre, Ayoub Bouaddi, Ngalayel Mukau – Felix Correia, Osame Sahraoui, Olivier Giroud.
Defenders Ousmane Toure and Alessandro are sidelined due to injury. Midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi will miss the match due to suspension.
Marseille
Marseille, on the other hand, is unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches. In this run, they have won three times and drawn twice. Notably, the club scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 games. This trend continued in the last round, where they drew 2-2 at home with Toulouse. Roberto De Zerbi's side is in third place, just two points off the top spot. Additionally, Marseille remains the best attacking team with 35 goals.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Marseille's last 7 league encounters.
- Marseille is unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 matches (8 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Marseille (3-4-3)
Geronimo Rulli – Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmieri, Benjamin Pavard – Angel Gomes, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Bilal Nadir, Timothy Weah – Igor Paixao, Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Out due to injuries: defenders Facundo Medina and Amir Murillo, forward Amine Gouiri, and midfielder Hamed Traore.
Referee
Jerome Brisard (France)
Matches – 7 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
Match Prediction: Lille vs. Marseille
This clash features two teams in the top four, both with ambitions to win the championship. Expect high scoring in this encounter, as matches between these opponents are among the most entertaining, averaging 3.2 and 3.5 goals per game. Both clubs are also the most prolific in the league.
I believe both teams will score in this match. This has happened in 6 of their last 7 Ligue 1 meetings. Additionally, Lille has scored in 48 of their last 49 home league matches but conceded in 5 of their last 6 home games in the tournament. Marseille has a 5-match scoring streak away in Ligue 1. However, they have conceded in 11 of their last 13 away games in the French top division.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
