Marseille vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips (12 May)

Olympique de Marseille should be there this week on the European level. Present in the last four of the Europa League, he had to settle for a draw in his semi-final first leg against Atalanta 1-1. But on their return Thursday, in Bergamo, OM did not cope with the shock, completely missing the point and losing quite heavily 3-0, thus missing the opportunity to qualify for the final. This fine European run achieved by the Phocéens contrasts with the difficulties they encounter in the championship where they are, for the moment, only in 9th position in the ranking, 3 points from 7th place, but with one game less . In Ligue 1, the Olympians had gone through 5 matches without the slightest success but, after sharing the points with Toulouse 2-2 and Nice 2-2, they found a smile again by dominating RC Lens 2-1.

Opposite, the The sky has darkened considerably over Lorient, which has a good foot and a half in Ligue 2 before entering the last two days. The Breton club is in 17th position in the ranking and is 3 points behind and an unfavorable goal difference -26 compared to the Messin play-off -20. Despite a great reaction displayed at the start of the return phase, the Merlus fell back into their faults and they are now having a series of poor performances. In great pain, Régis Le Bris' men have lost their last 6 championship matches, including the last 3 against PSG 1-4, Toulouse 1-2 and Lens 2-0.

OM still deplores some significant absences at the end of the season. Indeed, midfielder Valentin Rongier and young Moroccan Nadir (5 appearances in L1) have yet to withdraw at this time. Executive defender Balerdi is suspended this Sunday. However, the return of midfielders Onana and Gueye and full-back Garcia who were not registered for the double confrontation against Atalanta is planned. The true headliner of this Marseille team, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has scored 27 times this season in all competitions and 14 times in Ligue 1. Behind him, no player has exceeded the mark of 3 goals scored in the league.

Les Bretons will tackle this very important trip without the full-back Igor Silva and the promising Kari. The starting full-back Formose Mendy also joined the infirmary more recently while the former Marseillais Bamba Dieng no longer seems to be part of Régis Le Bris' plans. Striker Bamba, who has scored 7 goals since his arrival at Lorient this winter, should start up front, having lacked success against Lens last week. Also watch out for young Kroupi and his 5 goals scored this year.