Olympique Marseille to win
Marseille are heavy favorites at 1.90 odds with 52% implied probability across bookies. Their superior away form and head-to-head edge make this the top pick. Lorient struggle at home against top sides.
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top football predictions! Get ready for an exciting Ligue 1 showdown as Lorient hosts Olympique Marseille at 15:00 on April 18, 2026.
Marseille enter as clear favorites. Odds show them at 1.86 to 1.91 to win. Lorient sits lower in the table, fighting to climb, while Marseille chase a top-four spot. Marseille need points to stay in the European race.
Head-to-head: Marseille dominate recent clashes. Last five: Marseille 2-1, Draw 1-1, Marseille 3-0, Lorient 1-0, Marseille 2-0. They won three of five.
Lorient's home form? Mixed: Two wins, one draw, two losses in last five. Marseille shine away: Three wins, one draw, one loss.
Lorient strengths: Speedy counters, set-piece threats. Weaknesses: Leaky defense, poor finishing. Marseille strengths: Sharp attack, solid midfield. Weaknesses: Occasional away slips, injury worries.
Key factors? Marseille miss a key midfielder through suspension. Lorient boosted by home crowd.
Storylines: 1. Marseille's title push vs Lorient survival scrap – high stakes! 2. Revenge angle after Lorient's rare home win last time.
Predictions ahead: Marseille to edge it, goals flow. Bet smart with us at Extratips!
Total votes: 71
Marseille are heavy favorites at 1.90 odds with 52% implied probability across bookies. Their superior away form and head-to-head edge make this the top pick. Lorient struggle at home against top sides.
BTTS Yes at 1.66 offers value with 60% probability. Lorient score in most homes, Marseille concede on counters. Past H2H often sees both netting, fits Marseille win scenario.
Over 2.75 at 1.93 with 52% chance aligns perfectly – expect 3+ goals. Combines Marseille's attack, Lorient's leaks, and BTTS for a high-scoring away win like 1-2 or 0-3.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | +45 | 74:29 | 76 | LWWDW | |
| 2 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +31 | 66:35 | 70 | WLWDD | |
| 3 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +15 | 52:37 | 61 | LWDWD | |
| 4 | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 53:40 | 60 | LLWWW | |
| 5 | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | +18 | 63:45 | 59 | WWLDL | |
| 6 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | +9 | 59:50 | 59 | LWLWW | |
| 7 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +6 | 60:54 | 54 | LLWDD | |
| 8 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +11 | 58:47 | 53 | WWDLW | |
| 9 | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -3 | 48:51 | 45 | LWDLW | |
| 10 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | +1 | 47:46 | 44 | WWDLL | |
| 11 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 47:50 | 44 | WLWLW | |
| 12 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -12 | 43:55 | 39 | DLLLD | |
| 13 | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -19 | 29:48 | 36 | DDLLD | |
| 14 | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | -12 | 32:44 | 35 | WLDDD | |
| 15 | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 34:44 | 34 | WWWLD | |
| 16 | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -23 | 37:60 | 32 | DLDDD | |
| 17 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 29:52 | 23 | LWLLD | |
| 18 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | -44 | 32:76 | 17 | DLLDL |