This Friday night tilt at Stade Pierre-Mauroy is all about the midfield battle: Benjamin André's bite for Lille against Marseille's Amine Harit orchestrating attacks. Lille has been in scorching form lately, winning three straight in Ligue 1 and climbing to fourth, just a point shy of Brest. Marseille, on the other hand, just saw their five-game winning streak snapped by PSG, but they've been scoring for fun with 10 goals in their last four league matches.
Here's the thing: Lille at home is a different beast. Their defense, anchored by Leny Yoro, has only conceded 24 goals all season. Expect a tight affair, but Lille's recent momentum and home-field advantage will be the difference.
Lille takes it, 2-1.
Predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Not gambling advice.