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by Sridhar Bhamidi in Ligue 1 Predictions
Marseille and Lorient kick off Ligue 1 matchday 3 on Friday as the teams chase their second win of the league campaign. This match at Stade Velodrome between the 10th-placed Les Phoceens and the 15th-placed Les Merlus comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
Marseille’s three points from the first three games (W1, L2) put them six points behind the top two. Lorient also have the same record but start this round just above the relegation zone.
A 1-0 loss away at Lyon before the international break was a second loss by the same scoreline this season for them (W1, L2). Sandwiched between those losses was a 5-2 win here against Paris FC, so the hosts can’t be taken for granted.
The start of the UEFA Champions League next week presents a different challenge, so a win here will calm the nerves for Marseille.
Lorient have the same record as their hosts (W1, L2) in their first season back in the top flight. They will have to rise up from the recent drubbing, having lost 7-1 at home to Lille before the international break.
It was the club’s heaviest loss in Ligue, but a 4-0 win over Rennes prior to that is an indicator that they can find goals and trouble Marseille here.
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The Best Betting Odds for Marseille v Lorient Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.38 | 5 | 7.5 |
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1.33 | 5 | 7.5 |
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1.36 | 4.8 | 7 |
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1.38 | 5 | 7 |
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1.34 | 5.3 | 8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Marseille and Lorient?
Our prediction for the Marseille vs Lorient match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 12/09/2025 between Marseille and Lorient in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 60.31% for a win of Marseille against Lorient with odds of 1.42 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Marseille vs Lorient is 27.21% with odds of 5.4 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 12.48% chance ⭐ for a win of Lorient vs Marseille with odds of 8 at Unibet.
Marseille vs Lorient Form
Marseille and Lorient's standings in the Ligue 1
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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15
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
Marseille and Lorient Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
15 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2025 - Ligue 1
27 Apr 2025 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
15 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2025 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
24 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
17 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
24 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2025 - Ligue 2
26 Apr 2025 - Ligue 2
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2025 - Ligue 2
21 Apr 2025 - Ligue 2
Marseille vs Lorient Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
12 May 2024 - Ligue 1
10 Dec 2023 - Ligue 1
9 Apr 2023 - Ligue 1
14 Jan 2023 - Ligue 1
8 May 2022 - Ligue 1
17 Oct 2021 - Ligue 1
Marseille vs Lorient last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Missing players
C. Egan-Riley
N. Adjei
MidfielderB. Fadiga
P. Katseris
ForwardP. Pagis
Most goals and assists
Marseille
Lorient
P. Aubameyang
(2 Goals)
M. Greenwood
(2 Assists)
, 
B. Nadir
(2 Assists)
B. Mohamed
(1 Assists)
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A. Ebong
(1 Assists)
, 
S. Soumano
(1 Assists)
Marseille - Lorient Key Points
- In six of Marseille’s last eight Ligue 1 fixtures, both teams scored goals.
- Marseille won their last five home league matches, each time seeing goals from both teams.
- Six of Lorient’s last nine league games saw goals from both teams.
- Lorient failed to keep a clean sheet across their last seven away league trips.
- Three of the last four games between Marseille and Lorient returned goals from both teams.
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Our Marseille vs Lorient Prediction
Marseille are going through their usual doldrums as the on-field and off-field issues continue to hog the limelight. They are yet to keep a clean sheet in the three league games. That was also the case in their last five home league fixtures, although they won each time. Lorient will look to end that wait for a win but spent the international break nursing the wounds of a heavy win at home against Lille.
Both teams look good to go for goals, and that’s why our Marseille vs Lorient prediction is both teams to score.
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