It’s a clash of the titans in Ligue 1 as Lille hosts Marseille at the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Friday. This highly anticipated match is expected to be a nail-biter, with both teams looking to make a statement.

Recent form suggests that Lille has the upper hand, coming into this fixture. With a projected win probability of 45% and double chance odds favoring a home win or draw, Lille looks set to take the three points. On the other hand, Marseille has its work cut out with only a10% win probability.

The two sides have a long history of closely contested matches. Their most recent encouters include a1-1 draw in Ligue1 in May and a1-1 stalemate in the Coupe de France in January. These results highlight the evenly matched nature of these two teams.

Tactically, Lille will look to use their home advantage to control the tempo of the game. With both teams expected to score under less than2.5 goals each - as per the pre-game predictions - this match promises to be a defensive battle.

Overall, Lille vs Marseille has all the ingredients of a mouth-watering contest. Will Lille use home field advantage to outmuscle their opponents or can Marseille pull off a stunning upset? The stage is set for an electrifying Friday night encounter.