Both clubs are heading into the match on the back of victories, with the hosts securing a 1-0 win away to Toulouse in the mid-week, while Marseille got the better of Auxerre 2-1.
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Two of the in-form sides in Ligue 1 will be up against each other on Saturday evening as Lens host Marseille at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Both clubs are heading into the match on the back of victories, with the hosts securing a 1-0 win away to Toulouse in the mid-week, while Marseille got the better of Auxerre 2-1. As of now, Lens are occupying third spot in the French top flight standings, having collected 69 points from 33 games, eight points clear of fourth-placed Monaco and just a solitary point behind the Olympians, who are sitting at the second position.
C’est #JourDeConf 🎥
Franck Haise et @samba_brice seront présents en conférence de presse avant #RCLOM.
Rendez-vous ce vendredi dès 14h45 ! pic.twitter.com/88D6MxuWAL
— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) May 5, 2023
Lens recorded their 20th league-win of the season against Toulouse on Tuesday night thanks to Lois Openda’s lone goal in the first half. les Sang et have now won six and lost only one of their last seven outings. With five games left to play, the Blood and Gold’s Champions League destiny is in their own hands and a top-four finish could be guaranteed for Lens this weekend if results around them go in their favour. Meanwhile, Lens have the best home-record in the Ligue 1 this season, having collected a stunning 43 points from a possible 48 thus far. The Blood and Gold secured a 1-0 win over Marseille in the reverse fixture in October last year thanks to David Costa’s second half effort.
Marseille, on the other hand, have won only one of their last five encounters against Lens and that lone success came at Stade Bollaert-Delelis last season. The Olympians are heading into the match on the back of three consecutive wins. Last weekend, Marseille came from behind to secure their 21st league-win of the season against Auxerre courtesy of Cengiz Under’s 75th-minute equaliser and Alexis Sanchez’s winner two minutes later. The result extended their unbeaten streak to eight games in Ligue 1, while winning five matches in the process. Meanwhile, the Phocaeans have the best away-record in Ligue 1 this term, having lost only once and collected 39 points from 16 outings so far.
Lens probable starting lineup: Samba, Medina, Danso, Gradit, Frankowski, Fofana, Onana, Haidara, Thomasson, Sotoca, Openda
Marseille probable starting lineup: Lopez, Mbemba, Gigot, Kolasinac, Clauss, Rongier, Veretout, Tavares, Under, Guendouzi, Sanchez
Lens
| Opponents | Score |
| Toulouse | 0-1 (W) |
| Monaco | 3-0 (W) |
| PSG | 3-1 (L) |
| Strasbourg | 2-1 (W) |
| Rennes | 0-1 (W) |
Marseille
| Opponents | Score |
| Auxerre | 2-1 (W) |
| Lyon | 1-2 (W) |
| Troyes | 3-1 (W) |
| Lorient | 0-0 (D) |
| Montpellier | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Lens beat Marseille | 1-0 |
| Marseille beat Lens | 0-2 |
| Lens beat Marseille | 2-3 |
| Lens draw Marseille | 2-2 |
| Lens beat Marseille | 0-1 |
The Ligue 1 match between Lens and Marseille will take place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday at 12:30 am IST.
| Lens vs Marseille | Key Details |
| Date | May 6 (France) |
| Venue | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| Kickoff time in France | 9:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Sunday) |
The live telecast of the Ligue 1 matches in India will be available on Sports18 network. Besides, fans in India can also live stream the match through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in France can catch the live action via Canal + Sport 360.
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