Three points will be at stake as Olympique de Marseille and Nantes battle for supremacy at Orange Velodrome on Sunday, 2 March 2025. View our free Marseille vs Nantes predictions below.
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Marseille vs Nantes predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Marseille conceded first in six of their last eight games.
- Nantes opened the scoring in three of their last four matches.
- Four of the last six meetings between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- Marseille are unbeaten in the last nine encounters between these outfits (W7, D2).
Correct score prediction: Marseille 3-1 Nantes
Nantes have won only two of 12 away games in the French top flight this season. They also have a poor track record against Marseille, having lost seven of the last nine meetings between these teams. With that in mind, we are backing Marseille to win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Marseille are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Marseille's three-match winning streak ended with a surprising 3-0 defeat at Auxerre last weekend. Although Roberto De Zerbi’s troops are second in the French top flight, they are 13 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
On the other hand, Nantes are 14th in the 18-team Ligue 1 table with a 5-9-9 win-draw-loss record. They managed only one win in their last 10 away league games.
With that in mind, it is no surprise that Marseille are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that eight of Nantes' last nine games featured goals at both ends. Given that both teams scored in four of the last six meetings between these sides, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Nantes have had a poor track record against Marseille in recent years. They have no wins in the last nine skirmishes between these outfits (D2, L7).
France Ligue 1 02/03/25
Marseille
Nantes
France Ligue 1 03/11/24
Nantes
Marseille
France Ligue 1 10/03/24
Marseille
Nantes
France Ligue 1 01/09/23
Nantes
Marseille
France Ligue 1 01/02/23
Nantes
Marseille
Marseille preview: A few absentees
The sending off of Derek Cornelius for a second bookable offence during the shocking loss to Auxerre last weekend means the defender will miss this game due to suspension.
On the treatment table for Marseille are Ruben Blanco, who is out with a knee injury, and Faris Moumbagna, whose cruciate ligament injury has kept him out since August of last year.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Kondogbia, Garcia, Murillo, Henrique, Bennacer, Hojbjerg, Merlin, Rabiot, Greenwood & Gouiri.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Le Havre
1
Marseille
3
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D
Lille
1
Marseille
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
W
Brest
1
Marseille
4
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
W
Montpellier
1
Marseille
5
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
L
Monaco
3
Marseille
0
Nantes preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Battling to steer themselves far from the relegation zone, Nantes are still expected to remain without Nicolas Cozza, Tino Kadewere, Nathan Zeze and Pedro Chirivella due to injuries this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Amian, Sow, Castelletto, Pallois, Lepenant, Augusto, Leroux, Abline, Mohamed & Simon.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Auxerre
1
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Angers
1
Nantes
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Toulouse
0
Nantes
0
France Ligue 1 22/04/25
D
PSG
1
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 18/04/25
L
Rennes
2
Nantes
1
Player to watch: Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood scored the winning goal in the reverse fixture of this clash. The former Manchester United player has scored in each of Marseille's last three home games and will look to extend that streak on Sunday night.