Ligue 1 Regular Season - 27
Marseille 1 - 2 FT Lille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Ngoy 1'
C. Verdonk 13'
13' M. Greenwood
H. Haraldsson 13'
18' ↓ M. Greenwood ↑E. Nwaneri
43' E. Nwaneri (I. Paixao)
↓ B. Ozer ↑A. Bodart 45'+8
HT
T. Meunier 49'
64' ↓ G. Kondogbia ↑A. Gouiri
75' ↓ E. Nwaneri ↑H. J. Traore
↓ C. Verdonk ↑R. Perraud 78'
↓ F. Correia ↑O. Giroud 78'
O. Giroud (T. Meunier) 86'
↓ H. Haraldsson ↑C. Mbemba 90'
90' ↓ Q. Timber ↑B. Nadir
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Weah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Medina 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
83
Passes
2
Duels
Emerson Palmieri
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Geoffrey Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
64
Entry
Mason Greenwood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
18
Entry
Quinten Timber 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Igor Paixão 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jeffrey de Lange 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
57
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamed Junior Traorè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tochukwu Nnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Thomas Meunier 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nathan Ngoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aïssa Mandi 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Nabil Bentaleb 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Félix Correia
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Matías Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Perraud
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alexsandro Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lilian Baret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Sivertsen Broholm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Noah Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | Lille | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy |
| 04/05/2025 | Lille | 1 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 14/01/2025 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Lille | Coupe de France | Orange Vélodrome |
| 14/12/2024 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 05/04/2024 | Lille | 3 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 04/11/2023 | Marseille | 0 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 20/05/2023 | Lille | 2 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 10/09/2022 | Marseille | 2 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 16/01/2022 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 03/10/2021 | Lille | 2 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
Marseille Win
Lille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Giroud's Late Heroics Stun the Orange Vélodrome
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A phenomenal substitute masterclass turned this clash on its head, dealing a massive blow to the hosts' Champions League ambitions while igniting the away end.
Early Attrition and a Quick Spark
The Orange Vélodrome demanded early dominance, and the hosts largely delivered. They controlled possession and pressed high, keeping the visitors pinned back in a cagey opening phase. The Stakes were evident from the off, with crunching tackles flying and tactical shapes rigidly held by both managers. A sudden forced change injected pure adrenaline into the contest. Coming off the bench in the 18th minute, E. Nwaneri wasted little time making his mark on the match. Just before the halftime whistle, I. Paixao carved open the defence to tee up Nwaneri, who buried the opener with immense composure. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the pitch into a relentless shooting gallery, demonstrating a phenomenal Intensity that refused to drop despite the heavy legs.
The Meunier Catalyst
You cannot switch off for a second against top-half opposition. Barely four minutes after the restart, the visitors struck back to completely alter the Balance of power. T. Meunier found a pocket of space and smashed home a vital equaliser, instantly deflating the raucous home support. This tactical pivot forced the hosts to overcommit bodies forward. Rather than crumbling under the renewed pressure, the visiting defence stood incredibly resolute. Aïssa Mandi orchestrated the backline with an outstanding man-of-the-match display, repelling wave after wave of desperate attacks. The momentum had decisively swung, setting up a terribly nervy final quarter where the counter-attack became a lethal weapon for the away side.
The Veteran's Final Word
Managers earn their paycheques with late substitutions, and this tactical tweak was an absolute masterstroke. Introduced into the fray in the 78th minute, veteran striker O. Giroud needed just eight minutes to break local hearts. Meunier turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball for the forward to snatch the stunning victory. The sheer Upset Factor of this 2-1 away triumph fundamentally shakes up the European race. The hosts stay third but look incredibly vulnerable in the Champions League qualification zone, now trailing the leaders by a massive 11 points. Meanwhile, the visitors solidify their sixth-place standing, moving within striking distance of the elite. This was a classic smash-and-grab executed to absolute perfection on rival territory.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Thomas Meunier?
Meunier scored the 49th-minute equaliser, but his late contribution was just as crucial, providing the vital 86th-minute assist for Giroud's dramatic match-winning strike.
How did Marseille complete the comeback from behind?
The visitors actually completed the comeback. After falling behind to Nwaneri's opener, Lille rallied brilliantly with goals from Meunier and Giroud to snatch all three points.
What does this mean for Marseille's season?
Remaining in third place with 49 points, their grip on Champions League qualification weakens, leaving them vulnerable and 11 points adrift of the league leaders.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Defining Clash in the Top-Four Race
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Marseille's grip on third place faces a severe stress test against an unbeaten Lille side desperate to close the European gap.
The Setup
The Orange Vélodrome hosts a pivotal March encounter with immense Champions League implications. Marseille sit comfortably in third, boasting a potent attack that guarantees offensive fireworks. Their strong Form rating reflects three wins in their last five, though a recent dip offers hope to the visitors. Lille arrive in seventh but carry a resilient five-match unbeaten streak. With exceptional Stars on display, including top-tier goalkeeping masterclasses from Gerónimo Rulli and Berke Özer, the high Balance suggests this contest will be fiercely contested. While the overall Stakes are moderate with weeks left to play, the points dropped or gained here could ultimately dictate the final European spots.
Key Battle
The creative duel between Amine Gouiri and Matías Fernández will decide this tie. Gouiri acts as the heartbeat of the home side's relentless attacking machine, capable of unlocking tight defensive blocks. He must outshine Fernández, who has been the undeniable spark for Lille's recent run, driving their swift transitions and punishing aggressive high lines.
Our Prediction
The hosts hold the attacking edge, but Lille are incredibly tough to break down. Expect Marseille to dictate the tempo early and pin the visitors back, only for Lille to strike ruthlessly on the counter. A tense, high-scoring draw looks the most logical outcome.