Lens host Marseille after conceding heavily in Europe
Lens aim to steady their defensive structure after back-to-back defeats when they meet an in-form Marseille side looking to build on three consecutive victories.
Lens sit ninth in Ligue 1 with 13 points after nine games, having made a steady domestic start despite falling 1-0 away at Lille in their last league fixture. However, manager Yannick Cahuzac faces a major defensive rebuild following a 9-1 Champions League defeat against Como in midweek, marking consecutive losses across all competitions.
Marseille sit sixth on 15 points after nine games, trailing the leaders by slim margins following three straight wins. Under Bruno Genesio, OM have hit their stride in domestic play, showing dynamic attacking threat having beaten Angers 5-2 away and Le Havre 4-3 at home in recent high-scoring outings.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Lens are the stronger side — 50 rating points clear of Marseille.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
LensMarseilleGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
LensMarseilleWhole season, home and away combined — Lens 9 games, Marseille 9 games.
LensMarseillePast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Ligue 1 (France) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
