Marseille vs Lille
Ligue 1
Saturday
4th November 2023
Stade Velodrome
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Ligue 1 gameweek 11 fixture between Marseille and Lille.
Marseille vs Lille: Preview
Marseille form analysis
Marseille’s recent run of games has shown signs of promise but also exposed areas needing improvement. They started with a goalless home draw against Toulouse – decent defensively but lacking in attack. This continued in a heavy 0-4 thrashing away at rivals PSG, totally outclassed from start to finish. However, Marseille’s attack clicked in a thrilling 2-3 loss away at Monaco – twice leading through Ndiaye and Gigot before falling short. Building momentum, they secured a comfortable 3-0 home win over Le Havre in the cup, with Sangante’s own goal setting them on their way before Aubameyang and Sarr goals.
Problems resurfaced in a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Nice, with sloppy defending from a set piece proving costly. Overall, Marseille has shown they can threaten in attack. Tighter defending and killing off games when ahead are areas that require urgent improvement if they are to secure European qualification this season.
Lille form analysis
Lille’s recent run of games has shown signs of improvement after an inconsistent start, with the attack starting to click. They began with a disappointing 1-2 home loss to Reims, going 2-0 down early before André’s late strike proved a consolation. A comfortable 2-0 away win over Le Havre in the cup got them back on track thanks to goals from Zhegrova and an own goal. Building on this, Lille earned a gritty 1-1 away draw at rivals Lens, taking the lead through André before conceding late.
They returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Brest courtesy of a clinical early Yazıcı goal. Most recently, Lille secured an impressive 2-0 home win over Monaco, with goals from Cavaleiro and Diakité earning a statement result. Overall, Lille has looked more dangerous in attack recently with Jonathan David finding form, and have shored up defensively, keeping 3 clean sheets in this run. With signs of improvement evident, a European push could be on the cards if they can maintain consistency.
