Lorient – Marseille

Match analysis

Lorient host Marseille in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 1 clash, with the home side sitting eighth on five points after one win, two draws and a loss, their attack and defence perfectly balanced at four goals each. Marseille, meanwhile, languish in 13th place with three points from a solitary victory and three defeats, conceding as many as they have scored – six in total. The gap between the two clubs in the table is narrow, and both will be eager to improve their positions as the season gathers pace. Historically, the two sides have exchanged blows in recent meetings, so Lorient will look to leverage their home advantage while Marseille will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.