On Sunday night, Marseille will look to move a step closer to sealing runners-up spot in Ligue One when they welcome Lyon to the Orange Velodrome.
Marseille
With the title now gone, OM’s main objective for the rest of the season is maintaining their grip on second spot and Champions League football for next season. With just four league games remaining, Marseille are six points clear of both third-place Rennes and Monaco in fourth place. Another league win would be a giant leap towards sealing that all-important second spot.
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Jorge Sampaoli’s team has been in good form of late, as OM have won six of their last seven matches in the French top-flight, having scored at least two goals in five of the seven games in the run.
A recent three-game winning run on home soil in Ligue One could also prove crucial. A 3-2 win over Nantes in their last away game in the French top-flight also means that Marseille has scored at least two goals in their last three home games in Ligue One.
Lyon
OL have experienced a poor league campaign in Ligue One, as they head into this game five points adrift of the top-five in the French top-flight, with time running out to rescue European football for next season.
The visitors have been tough to beat in recent weeks in Ligue One, losing just once in their last six outings. However, the run may have been too late to secure a top-five finish for the season.
Lyon has found away wins hard to come by in recent months, as OL have won just one of their last six matches on their travels in Ligue One.
What does Forebet predict?
Forebet predicts that Marseille will consolidate their position in second place by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.