Last Calls For Marseille and Lorient In Their Campaigns

Olympique Marseille vs Lorient - 12/05/2024

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In a crucial Ligue 1 encounter, Olympique Marseille will face off against Lorient, with both teams eyeing different objectives as the season draws to a close.

Marseille, despite their European aspirations, have had their hopes dashed after being eliminated by Atalanta in an impressive 4-1 aggregate defeat.

The disappointment of their European exit will linger, but Marseille's focus now shifts to domestic matters, where they have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks.

Although their chances of securing a top-six finish appear slim, Marseille's unbeaten streak in their last three league matches provides a glimmer of hope.

Their home form has also seen an upturn, with Marseille losing only to PSG in their last six league games at the Stade Vélodrome.

A recent victory over rivals Lens demonstrated Marseille's attacking prowess, with Aubameyang and Gueye securing a vital win.

The trend of high-scoring matches has been prevalent in Marseille's recent outings, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last four Ligue 1 matches.

On the other hand, Lorient finds themselves in a precarious position as they continue to battle relegation.

With their hopes of survival dwindling, Lorient's attention now turns to securing a playoff spot in the remaining two rounds of the season.

However, their task is daunting, especially considering their recent form. Lorient has endured a torrid run of results, failing to secure a single point in their last two games and suffering their sixth consecutive defeat in a 2-0 loss to Lens.

Their defensive frailties have been exposed, with Lorient conceding a staggering 64 goals, making them the worst defensive team in the league.

To make matters worse, Lorient has struggled to find the back of the net in their recent away fixtures, failing to score in their last three Ligue 1 away games.

Their away record further compounds their woes, with Lorient managing just four wins in their last 26 away matches in Ligue 1.

In terms of head-to-head encounters, Marseille holds the upper hand, boasting a four-match winning streak at home against Lorient in Ligue 1.

Both teams will be without key players due to injuries and suspensions, adding to the intrigue of this encounter.

Marseille will be missing the services of Bilal Nadir, Valentin Rongier, and Leandro Balerdi, while Lorient will have to cope without Ayman Kari, Bonke Innocent, Igor Silva, and Stephane Diarra.

Ahmadou Bamba Dieng and Formose Mendy's availability for Lorient remains uncertain pending further assessment.

With Marseille aiming to maintain their winning streak at home and Lorient desperate to salvage their season, this match promises to be an intriguing battle.

Forebet predicts a win for Marseille with over 2.5 goals scored, highlighting the potential for an entertaining and high-scoring affair at the Stade Vélodrome.

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Fr1

Olympique Marseille Lorient 12/05/2024 21:00

622612

1

2 - 1

3.00

21°

1.40

1.40 4.75 7.00 no no no

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3 - 1(2 - 1)

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