LOSC Lille vs Marseille Prediction 05.12.2025 | Ligue 1

Despite being down to ten men at the start of the second half, LOSC Lille not only displayed remarkable resilience but also emerged victorious on their trip to Le Havre, thanks to Igamane’s dramatic 88th-minute winner.

This triumphant result marked Les Dogues’ third successive win across all competitions, bringing them tantalizingly close to a direct Champions League spot. With missteps from some of their fellow league contenders, Lille now sit just three points shy of third-placed Marseille, putting them in prime position to challenge for the coveted top-three finish.

Looking ahead, LOSC Lille face an ideal opportunity to close the gap on their direct rivals, drawing confidence from their formidable performances at Pierre-Mauroy, where they have dominated each of the last four visitors, netting an impressive 15-3 aggregate score.

Head coach Bruno Genesio will be without key defender Alexsandro until early 2026 as the Brazilian continues his recovery from surgery, while 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi will also miss Friday’s showdown with Marseille due to a red card suspension from the previous outing.

For their part, Marseille were left frustrated in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive victory, as a lapse in concentration at the death cost them all three points, with a stoppage-time goal forcing a 2-2 draw against Toulouse.

Nonetheless, Les Olympiens have compiled an impressive unbeaten streak in Ligue 1, securing 11 points from their last five fixtures through three wins and two draws. Yet with only a three-point cushion over their nearest Champions League contender, their hold on third place remains precarious.

A measure of encouragement for Roberto De Zerbi’s side ahead of their stern trip to LOSC Lille comes from their recent away form, with the coach’s men claiming victory in four of their last five excursions on hostile turf.

Injury concerns loom, however, as three regular starters — Facundo Medina, Hamed Traore, and Amine Gouiri — will be sidelined, while the availability of right-back Amir Murillo remains in doubt due to a lingering leg issue.