Lens travel to host Marseille with strong momentum after wins over Paris FC and Auxerre, collecting 10 points from their last four Ligue 1 matches. Pierre Sage's side occupy European positions and have lost only once in seven league outings, including a 3-0 victory over Lille. Ismaelo Ganiou returns from suspension while Deiver Machado is sidelined by a knee issue. Odsonne Edouard has scored in consecutive top-flight games and will lead the attack. Marseille aim to extend their stay at the top of Ligue 1 but arrive seeking an immediate response after a 2-1 loss to Sporting Lisbon.
"Starting with the hosts, last seen marking their return from October's international break with a 2-1 victory against Ligue 1 debutants Paris FC, Lens have enjoyed a sensational start to proceedings. Getting this weekend's fixtures underway sat in the European spots, Pierre Sage's men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Heading into October's fortnight interval with another 2-1 win away at Auxerre, the Yellows have registered 10 points from their previous four top-flight appearances."
"Lens Team News Despite missing out against Paris FC last weekend after serving a one-match domestic suspension, Ismaelo Ganiou will return to Lens' squad here. However, not featuring over the past month and still dealing with a knee issue, Colombian international Deiver Machado will miss out this weekend. Notching back-to-back Ligue 1 strikes, former Crystal Palace marksman Odsonne Edouard will spearhead Sage's charge in the final third."
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