Marseille desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 16 at 5:00 PM in the Ligue 1. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Marseille come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Lille, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Marseille head into this on the back of a defeat, while Lille arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Marseille face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Lille have won 4 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Lille won 2–1.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Lille arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Marseille. Lille to win.