Lorient vs. Marseille Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Lorient vs. Marseille

Marseille is set to face Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday, entering the match on the heels of a memorable victory in the Derby des Olympiques.

Gennaro Gattuso achieved his best result in the Marseille dugout, securing a convincing 3-0 win against Lyon on Wednesday, bringing them closer to contention for European places.

Marseille’s form is visibly improving as Gennaro Gattuso continues to settle in, securing a third consecutive win on Wednesday.

Lorient vs. Marseille

Following the dismissal of his 2006 World Cup-winning teammate Fabio Grosso at Lyon last week, Gattuso guided Marseille to a commanding victory over their bitter rivals.

This recent success adds to Marseille’s impressive record of six wins and three draws in their last 11 matches. The only setbacks since late September were 1-0 losses away to Lens and Nice.

What to remember – Lorient vs. Marseille

Lorient has struggled against Marseille, with no victory since a 5-3 win in 2015 and no home win since early 2012. Recent form further suggests challenges for Lorient.

Although Marseille has had difficulties on the road in Ligue 1, their improved performance under Gattuso raises optimism for a potential first away win of the season. This match presents a favorable opportunity for Marseille to break that trend.

Betting tip for Lorient vs. Marseille

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.