Marseille vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips (28 April)

This end of the season is full of challenges for Olympique de Marseille. In Ligue 1 first of all, the Marseille club, which did not live up to expectations in this 2023-2024 financial year, however hopes to snatch the last European ticket potentially at stake via 7th place in the ranking. But the task will be far from easy for Jean-Louis Gasset's men who have not won since mid-March in the championship. Beaten by Rennes 2-0, PSG 0-2 and Lille 3-1, the Olympians snatched a draw at the last minute against Toulouse 2-2. On Wednesday, they were again held to a draw by Nice 2-2 in a late match on the 29th day. But it is especially in Europe that the Marseillais have a good chance to play. They will indeed challenge Atalanta Bergamo, from next week, in the semi-final of the Europa League after having eliminated Benfica on penalties in the previous round.

Opposite, RC Lens also has some European ambitions in this end of season. If its European journey ended in the Europa League play-offs in February, Racing hopes to find a ticket for a continental competition next year. The Artésiens are also rather well placed to achieve this since they occupy 6th place in the Ligue 1 standings. But just like the Phocéens, the Sang et Or are not particularly in good shape at the moment. But after losing 3 times in 4 matches against Nice 1-3, Lille 2-1, Le Havre 1-1 and Metz 2-1, they finally returned to success by winning without really shining against the red lantern. Clermontoise last week 1-0.

OM is still very weak at the end of the season. The infirmary includes midfielder Valentin Rongier, the young Moroccan Nadir (5 appearances in L1), senior defender Mbemba and full-backs Meïté and Merlin. On the way back, winger Ismaïla Sarr is uncertain for the reception of Lens. International full-back Clauss is operational again and he even scored against Nice on Wednesday evening. Author of an excellent season for his first in Marseille colors, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scored 26 goals in all competitions including 13 in L1 after scoring against the Gym. Furthermore, the striker recruited this winter Moumbagna scored both against Benfica then against Toulouse to save his team from elimination in C3 and a 4th defeat in a row in L1 but he will be suspended after being expelled this week .As for Racing, the long-term absentee Cabot is still in the infirmary and he is heading towards a white season.

He is accompanied to the infirmary by the left piston replacing Chavez and by the important striker Saïd (6 goals). Executive defender Gradit will be sanctioned with a one-match suspension after an accumulation of yellow cards. Suspended last weekend, right-back Aguilar returns to Franck Haise's group. The latter should certainly renew his confidence in the sometimes criticized Wahi (7 goals) who has lacked success lately. For his part, the indestructible Sotoca (7 goals, 5 assists) will also probably start.