Marseille return to home soil to face Lorient at 8:45 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Ligue 1 campaign.

Marseille are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Lorient will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Marseille hold the edge with 9 wins to Lorient's 0 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Marseille edged it 3-1.

Marseille's preferred 4-2-3-1 shape may stretch the field, while Lorient's 3-4-3 setup looks built for discipline.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.