Lorient - Olympique de Marseille prediction
Match predictions
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Coefficients at the time of publication of the forecast 18.04.2026 19:44
Match preview
The upcoming France Ligue 1 tournament includes a match between Lorient and Olympique de Marseille which will take place on 18.04 at 11:00. Sports bettors can find handy tips for this match by using the statistical analysis and predictions of the teams.
H2H and previous results
Teams have faced each other in a total of 36 games, in which their last meeting took place on 12.09.25 with score 4:0, with Lorient winning 6, Olympique de Marseille winning 21, and 9 games in a draw. So far, the goal difference between the teams is 40-70.
H2H Statistics
Comparison stat
Find out about the last 10 matches between Lorient and Olympique de Marseille, including their wins, draws, losses, and the stats on goals scored and allowed.
2 - Wins
5 - Draws
3 - Loses
Goal Difference
11
13
Scored
Conceded
14
18
Wins - 4
Draws - 2
Loses - 4
Lorient review
So far this season, the Lorient has played 10 matches, with 3 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws. At home, they have 3 wins. This record has put the team in 9 place in the league. Lorient has scored 16 goals and conceded 9 on average per match at their home stadium, making their goal difference +7. The average number of goals they have scored in their home matches is 36. Also, 80% of their home games have seen both teams score 8, and it takes Lorient 36 minutes on average to score a goal in their matches at home.
demonstrates a stable recovery of his performance.
Top scorers are: Pagis, Pablo, Dieng, Bamba, Aiyegun, Tosin, Soumano, Sambou, Makengo, Jean-Victor, Le Bris, Theo, Kouassi, Arsene, Mohamed, Bamba, Silva, Igor, Abergel, Laurent, Dermane, Karim, Cadiou, Noah, Ebong, Arthur Avom
Olympique de Marseille review
In this season's Ligue 1 tournament, the Olympique de Marseille played 10 games. Out of these away matches, the club won 4, in total winning 4, losing 4 and drawing 2. Olympique de Marseille scored 16 goals and conceded 17, resulting in a goal difference of -1. The team is currently in the 4 position in the table. On average, 27.3 goals are scored in each of Olympique de Marseille's away matches. In 5 matches both teams scored, which is 50%. Olympique de Marseille players take approximately 27.3 minutes to score away.
continues to show a good game.
Players with the greatest scores is: Greenwood, Mason, Aubameyang, Pierre-Emerick, Gouiri, Amine, Paixao, Igor, Vaz, Robinio, Gomes, Angel, Hojbjerg, Pierre-Emile, Abdelli, Himad, Murillo, Amir, Weah, Tim, Traore, Hamed Junior, Nwaneri, Ethan, Pavard, Benjamin, Aguerd, Nayef, O'Riley, Matt.
Standings
| # | Team | G | Pts | W | D | L | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
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29 | 52 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 58:38 |
| 9 |
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29 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 38:44 |
Standings tracker
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Prematch stats
2 - Wins
5 - Draws
3 - Loses
Goal Difference
11
13
Scored
Conceded
14
18
Wins - 4
Draws - 2
Loses - 4
Lorient battles fiercely in Ligue 1, grabbing 9 wins from 29 matches and drawing 11 times. Marseille, though, shines brighter with 16 wins and just 4 draws. This shows Marseille's edge in securing victories, making them a force on the pitch while Lorient hangs tough with those extra ties.
When it comes to goals, Marseille fires in 58 across their games, outpacing Lorient's 38 strikes. Lorient leaks 44 goals, more than Marseille's 38, highlighting their defensive woes. Overall, Marseille's attack and defense make them a dynamic team, ready to dominate.
Scored
Statistics of Lorient matches and Olympique de Marseille matches within the tournament Ligue 1.
Ah, the fierce Lorient side, with their modest 1.31 goals per match, often falters in high-scoring affairs—only 21 games over 2.5 goals—while Marseille's dynamic attackers roar ahead at 2 goals per game, hitting over 2.5 in 34 matches, showcasing their relentless drive to dominate from the first whistle.
Compare that to Lorient's 31 failures to score, against Marseille's mere 21, and you see the gulf; the Olympians average 0.83 goals in the first half alone, versus Lorient's 0.55, building momentum that carries into a thundering 1.17 in the second, painting a picture of unyielding offensive flair on the pitch.
Conceded
Statistics of Lorient matches and Olympique de Marseille matches within the tournament Ligue 1.
Lorient's defense shows cracks, conceding an average of 1.52 goals per match. That's higher than Marseille's tough 1.31. Marseille's backline is more solid, with 28% clean sheets where they don't let in any goals, versus Lorient's mere 17%. In the first half, Marseille concedes just 0.45 goals on average. Lorient allows 0.52, making Marseille's early defense fiercer.
Games for Marseille rarely explode with goals, hitting over 2.5 goals only 3% of the time. Lorient sees that in 17% of matches, so their contests feel more open. In the second half, Lorient concedes a full goal on average, while Marseille holds firm at 0.86. This resilience gives Marseille an edge in the battle for points.
Goals handicap
Lorient shows a tough spirit, covering the +2.5 handicap 83% in full time, while Marseille counters with 76% there but shines at 90% for +1.5, proving their edge. Lorient's resilience hits 76% for +1.5, yet Marseille grabs 55% for -0.5, meaning they often win outright and dominate games.
In the first half, both teams tie at 93% for +1.5, keeping it close, but Lorient leads with 76% for +0.5 against Marseille's same mark, showing early fight. The second half sees Marseille strong at 93% for +1.5, while Lorient holds 86%, highlighting Marseille's late-game push and Lorient's steady defense.
Goals by Time Period
Lorient charges ahead in the game's middle, with a fierce 16% in the 41-50 minutes, showing their relentless push when things heat up. Marseille, on the other hand, ignites early storms at 15% in the 11-20 minutes and dominates late with a massive 31% in the 81-90+ minutes, turning matches into nail-biters with their dramatic flair.
In comparisons, Lorient's 24% late goals in 81-90+ highlight their comeback spirit, while Marseille's 35% in the final 76-90 minutes prove they're kings of the clutch. This contrast makes every game a thrilling battle of timing and heart.
Result by half
Lorient fights hard in the first half, winning 38% of the time and drawing 38%. Marseille, those fierce attackers, edge ahead with 45% wins and just 24% losses, showing early control. Lorient's draws keep them in games, but Marseille's wins highlight their power.
In the second half, Lorient slips with 31% wins and 38% losses. Marseille stays strong, bagging 45% wins and only 31% losses. This makes Marseille the dominant force, while Lorient battles on with heart but less success overall.
First goal
Statistics on the percentage of matches, where Lorient and Olympique de Marseille scored first in the Ligue 1 of the 2025/2026 season
Lorient scores first in 45% of games. They show a steady start with their team spirit.
Olympique de Marseille scores first in 59% of matches. Their fierce attack gives them the upper hand in comparisons.
Cards statistics
Total cards per match for Lorient and Olympique de Marseille at the tournament Ligue 1 in 2025/2026 season.
Lorient and Olympique de Marseille both average 2 cards per match, showing their games are tough. Marseille edges ahead with over 2.5 cards in 83% of matches, while Lorient hits that mark in just 69%. This makes Marseille's style more aggressive and intense on the field.
When it comes to team cards, Marseille gets at least one in 86% of games, beating Lorient's 72%. Against them, Lorient sees over 1.5 cards in 79% of matches, higher than Marseille's 62%. This highlights Lorient's defensive battles as more heated and challenging.
Trends
5 / 10 of last matches Lorient in all competitions, at least one team did not score
4 / 10 of last matches Lorient in Ligue 1, at least one team has not scored
4 / 10 of the last matches between the teams, at least one of the teams did not score
4 / 10 of last matches Olympique de Marseille in all competitions, at least one team did not score
4 / 10 of last matches Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, at least one team has not scored
3 / 10 of her last matches Lorient in all competitions ended in defeat
3 / 10 of last matches Lorient in Ligue 1 ended in defeat
4 / 10 of last matches Olympique de Marseille in all tournaments ended with her victory
4 / 10 of last matches Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 ended with her victory
9 / 10 of last matches between the teams ended in victory Olympique de Marseille