Lille vs Marseille Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Ligue 1

Lille vs Marseille Preview

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Decathlon Arena, France

Matchday 32 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season will include Lille vs Marseille at the Decathlon Arena on Sunday evening. Lille is in third place currently, with 56 points, while Marseille occupies the second spot, with 58 points. The Lille vs Marseille fixture will more or less determine which club will finish behind the eventual champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The two sides will be eager to avoid a defeat with the likes of Monaco and Lyon looming large for the UEFA Champions League spots.

Lille would have hoped for a better return from its last six matches. The club has managed four victories and two defeats in the last six matches. During this period, Lille has scored nine goals and conceded five goals. Lille fans will be delighted with how the season has gone by. The players managed to participate in round 16 of the UEFA Champions League and are also due to participate in the competition next season. Unsurprisingly, Jonathan David has been the top scorer for Lille with 16 goals, while he has also delivered the most assists (four). Lille has conceded 1 goal per game, which is the joint best in the league, along with PSG.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent outings of Marseille. In the last six matches, the Les Olympiens have accumulated three victories and three defeats. Roberto De Zerbi's arrival last summer gave plenty of hope to Marseille supporters. It is fair to say that he has done a decent enough job until now.

A serious push for the title was always a far-fetched objective. The Italian coach will expect more backing in the summer, which will surely add a little more substance to the Marseille squad. Statistically, Marseille is the second-highest scoring team in Ligue 1 with 2.1 goals per game.

Lille Team News

Lille will have plenty of absentees against Marseille. Edon Zhegrova, Ethan Mbappe, Samuel Umtiti, and Tiago Santos will all have to sit out due to their respective injury woes. Lille will also not have the services of Bafode Diakite, who is suspended.

Marseille Team News

Luis Felipe (Eye Injury) and Ruben Blanco (Knee Injury) will remain on the sidelines for Marseille on Sunday. Marseille usually lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Lille vs Marseille Predicted Lineups

Lille Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Chevalier

Defenders: Meunier, Mandi, Ribeiro, Ismaily

Midfielders: Haraldsson, Andre, Gomes, Fernandez-Pardo

Forwards: David, Akpom

Marseille Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Rulli

Defenders: Murillo, Balerdi, Kondogbia, Garcia

Midfielders: Rongier, Hojbjerg, Rabiot

Forwards: Mason Greenwood, Henrique, Gouiri

Lille vs Marseille H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Lille has won three games, while two have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Lille vs Marseille

Luis Henrique (Marseille)

Luis Henrique has been a big part of Marseille's success this season. The 23-year-old Brazilian has occupied the left-wing position for the French outfit and has made a significant impact, both in terms of statistics and his side's overall play. Henrique has seven goals and six assists in Ligue 1 and has also attracted interest from several top European clubs. The Marseille man has 1.2 xG in his last five outings.

Jonathan David (Lille)

It is amazing how Jonathan David has continued to deliver splendid performances for Lille. The Canadian has been a part of Lille since the 2020/21 season and has since become a household name in French football. In this campaign, David has amassed 25 goals and 11 assists. He will once again become a topic of discussion this summer, with plenty of clubs generating an interest in him. Jonathan David has 2.3 xG in his last five outings.

Lille vs Marseille Prediction

There is little to separate the two sides at the moment, as evident by their position in the league table. A draw seems to be the most likely outcome at the moment.

Predicted Score: Lille 2-2 Marseille

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