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Lille vs. Marseille: How to Watch, Line-ups, and Match Preview

Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Lille and Marseille go head-to-head in a clash of Ligue 1 giants! With top attackers like Mason Greenwood, Hamza Igamane, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on display, this match promises fireworks. Discover how to watch this high-stakes game, potential line-ups, and more below.

Lille vs. Marseille: How to Watch, Line-ups, and Match Preview

Clash of the Ligue 1 attacks! Lille and their striker Igamane take on Mason Greenwood's OM for a special reunion with Timothy Weah.FubobeIN Sports channels are available with any of Fubo's packages.Prices start from $14.99 per month. A five-day free trial is also available.Up to 10 simultaneous streams. Savings of up to $35 currently on offer.Monthly from$14.99FanatizbeIN Sports is available on Fanatiz's Front Row Monthly plan.Comes with other soccer streaming channels like TyC International and GolTV.Cancel anytime.Monthly from$12.99Sling TVbeIN Sports is available on Sling Latino and with the Soccer Pass, which comes with 21 other channels including NBC Universo.Sling TV's day, weekend and week passes do not cover beIN Sports.Unlimited simultaneous streams.Monthly from$50.99FubobeIN Sports channels are available with any of Fubo's packages.Prices start from $14.99 per month. A five-day free trial is also available.Up to 10 simultaneous streams. Savings of up to $35 currently on offer.Monthly from$14.99FanatizbeIN Sports is available on Fanatiz's Front Row Monthly plan.Comes with other soccer streaming channels like TyC International and GolTV.Cancel anytime.Monthly from$12.99Sling TVbeIN Sports is available on Sling Latino and with the Soccer Pass, which comes with 21 other channels including NBC Universo.Sling TV's day, weekend and week passes do not cover beIN Sports.Unlimited simultaneous streams.Monthly from$50.99FubobeIN Sports channels are available with any of Fubo's packages.Prices start from $14.99 per month. A five-day free trial is also available.Up to 10 simultaneous streams. Savings of up to $35 currently on offer.Monthly from$14.99FanatizbeIN Sports is available on Fanatiz's Front Row Monthly plan.Comes with other soccer streaming channels like TyC International and GolTV.Cancel anytime.Monthly from$12.99Sling TVbeIN Sports is available on Sling Latino and with the Soccer Pass, which comes with 21 other channels including NBC Universo.Sling TV's day, weekend and week passes do not cover beIN Sports.Unlimited simultaneous streams.Monthly from$50.99This article was originally written and published by French Ligue 1 correspondent Naim Beneddra for GOAL France.It's the most promising fixture of the early season. On Friday, 5 December at 15:00 EST, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host an explosive clash between LOSC and Olympique de Marseille, two of the league's best attacking sides. But beyond the goals, this match has a special significance for one man: Timothy Weah. The American international returns to the North wearing the Olympique shirt, with "a lot of energy and desire" to challenge the club that launched his career in Ligue 1.The figures are staggering. With 35 and 28 goals scored respectively, Marseille and Lille are the most prolific teams in France. Even PSG and the leaders, Lens, have not done as well. Buoyed by the unstoppable Mason Greenwood (the league's top scorer) and the decisive Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, OM has scored at least one goal in each of its last five away games. Lille, meanwhile, led by the revelation Hamza Igamane, has scored in its last six games in all competitions. The fireworks are sure to fly.Getty ImagesWhile the attack is on fire, Marseille's defence is causing concern with its nervousness in the final moments. The draw conceded against Toulouse (2-2) in stoppage time left a bitter taste in Roberto De Zerbi's mouth, frustrated by his team's lack of control. "We lost two points and the top spot in the table. It bothers me," fumed the Italian coach. To have any hope of winning in the north, OM will need to show more character over the full 90 minutes.For Lille, the challenge is to get back on the podium. Bolstered by their solid home form (39 points this season, with only OM doing better with 42 points), Les Dogues want to take advantage of this clash to catch up with their opponents. But Bruno Génésio will have to cope with some notable absences, particularly in defence, and the suspension of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It will be a tough challenge against Marseille's attacking fury.The match between Lille and Marseille will be broadcast on Friday, 5 December 2025, starting at 9 p.m. on BeIN Sports 1. You can also watch the match via live streaming on the group's dedicated platform, BeIN Connect.If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch the matches with your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure online connection when streaming. If you don't know which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for sports streaming.The match between Lille and Marseille will take place this Friday, 5 December, starting at 9 p.m. French time, at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille.4-2-3-14-2-3-14-2-3-1B. OzerN. NgoyT. MeunierC. MbembaR. PerraudH. HaraldssonN. BentalebM. Fernandez-PardoB. AndreF. CorreiaH. IgamaneB. GenesioG. RulliEmersonT. WeahL. BalerdiB. PavardP. HoejbjergA. GomesI. PaixaoA. VermeerenM. GreenwoodP. AubameyangR. De ZerbiO. ToureM. CaillardO. GiroudA. BouaddiA. GouiriH. TraoreF. MedinaLOSC heads into this clash with OM with several major uncertainties. Olivier Giroud and Aissa Mandi remain doubtful after missing training this week, while Bruno Genesio will be without Ayyoub Bouaddi, who is suspended after receiving a red card against Le Havre. Ousmane Touré remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture, and goalkeeper Marc-Aurèle Caillard is still out with an elbow injury.On the other hand, Hamza Igamane is on a roll: his decisive goal in the final minutes earned the Dogues three precious points despite being a man down, confirming his rise to prominence. Berke Özer, who made six saves in the last game, is expected to be in goal again after recording his fourth clean sheet of the season.Marseille are likely to be without several key players in Lille. Facundo Medina (ankle), Amine Gouiri (back) and Hamed Junior Traoré (thigh) remain unavailable, while Michael Murillo is just returning from injury and may not start. In this context, Roberto De Zerbi will field his most competitive starting eleven, with one question mark remaining in midfield: who will partner Höjbjerg and Vermeeren? O'Riley, Nadir, Bakola and Gomes are all possible options depending on the game plan. Up front, there are no surprises: Greenwood, Paixão and Aubameyang will form the attacking trio. In defence, RDZ will have to choose between Pavard, Aguerd and Balerdi, with only two places available in the centre.Le Havre0-1LilleWLille4-0Dinamo ZagrebWLille4-2Paris FCWStrasbourg2-0LilleLFK Crvena Zvezda1-0LilleLMarseille2-2ToulouseDMarseille2-1Newcastle UnitedWNice1-5MarseilleWMarseille3-0BrestWMarseille0-1AtalantaLLast 5 matches2Wins3Draws0WinsLille1-1MarseilleMarseille1-1LilleMarseille1-1LilleLille3-1MarseilleMarseille0-0LilleGoals scored

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How to Watch Lille vs. Marseille

Fans can catch the exciting Lille vs. Marseille showdown on Friday, 5 December, at 9 p.m. French time. The match will be broadcast live on BeIN Sports 1 and can also be streamed online via BeIN Connect. For viewers abroad, using a VPN like NordVPN can help ensure a secure streaming experience.

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Probable Line-ups

Lille is facing some key uncertainties with Olivier Giroud and Aissa Mandi doubtful, while Ayyoub Bouaddi is suspended. Despite these challenges, Hamza Igamane's impressive form provides hope for the team. On the other side, Marseille is missing players like Facundo Medina and Amine Gouiri due to injuries, but the attacking trio of Greenwood, Paixão, and Aubameyang remains formidable.

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Match Preview

Both Lille and Marseille boast potent attacks, with the former led by Igamane and the latter by Greenwood and Aubameyang. While Marseille's defense has shown vulnerabilities, Lille aims to capitalize on home advantage and close the gap in the table. With intriguing storylines like Timothy Weah's return to face his former club, expect an intense and action-packed encounter.

Published on Dec 5, 2025