Marseille, in confident rhythm and unbeaten at home against Lorient in recent memory, ride a wave of momentum and familiarity. Lorient, newly promoted and finding their feet, began the season with a heavy home defeat before walloping Rennes—yet Marseille’s settled attacking structure and dominance in their H2H make them favourites to shape the tempo. Expect a high-energy clash powered by Marseille's home edge and Lorient’s scrappy resurgence.