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Marseille - Nice
France Ligue 1 - Orange Velodrome
Prediction 1
Both Teams to Score
23/25 (1.92)
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Prediction 2
Over 4.5 Cards
27/25 (2.08)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Marseille and Nice collide at the Stade Orange Vélodrome in France’s Ligue 1 on Sunday, February 5th. OM and Nice rekindle their heated rivalry this weekend when they meet in the Derby de la Mediterranée. Read our free Ligue 1 betting tips and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Marseille vs Nice
Rival Marseille and Nice are both in good form ahead of their Derby de la Mediterranée clash in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Who will emerge unscathed from this volatile contest? Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Both Teams to Score
Marseille are odds-on favourites to get the better of rivals Nice in the Derby de la Mediterranée on Sunday, however, the visitors’ tails will be up following excellent back-to-back wins over high-flying pair Lille and Lens, and a competitive clash could be in store at the Stade Orange Vélodrome. Both teams have managed to get in on the act in three of the last four encounters between OM and Nice and a similar outcome could be in the works when the antagonists face off again this weekend.
Over 4.5 Cards
There is little love lost between the supporters of Marseille and Nice, and their animosity has spilled onto the pitch in recent encounters between the Mediterranean rivals. Four players were carded when the teams last met at the Stade Orange Vélodrome, though with time to stew over old scores, we expect the bookings count to be even higher at that venue on Sunday. With a heated atmosphere likely, the tackles should fly in this one, so expect frayed tempers and venomous challenges on the south coast.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Marseille vs Nice
Check out our list of key stats for Sunday’s clash below alongside a tool to help you choose the juiciest odds.
Head to Head
28/08/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Marseille
0
3
20/03/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Marseille
Nice
2
1
09/02/22
France Cup France
Nice
Marseille
4
1
27/10/21
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Nice
Marseille
1
1
20/03/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Marseille
3
0
Last Five - Marseille
19/03/23
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Reims
Marseille
1
2
W
12/03/23
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Strasbourg
Marseille
2
2
D
05/03/23
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Rennes
Marseille
0
1
W
01/03/23
France Cup France
Annecy
Marseille
2 (7)
2 (6)
L
26/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
PSG
Marseille
3
0
L
Last Five - Nice
19/03/23
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Lorient
Nice
1
1
D
16/03/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Sheriff Tiraspol
Nice
1
3
W
12/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nantes
Nice
2
2
D
09/03/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Sheriff Tiraspol
Nice
0
1
W
03/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Auxerre
Nice
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s skirmish between Marseille and Nice below.
Marseille odds: 73/100 (1.73) – 57.8%
Draw odds: 57/20 (3.85) – 26%
Nice odds: 39/10 (4.9) – 29.4%
The bookmakers think home advantage will count on Sunday, though the odds of 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1% to under 2.5 goals indicates the market-makers believe the contest could be a close-run thing. Indeed, a 1-0 win in favour of Marseille and a 1-1 draw are priced identically at 6/1 (7.0) – 14.3% in the correct score market.
Marseille vs Nice Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown between Marseille and Nice below.
Marseille
Ivorian defender Eric Bailly is still suspended for Marseille, though OM have few injuries to report ahead of Sunday's clash. Marseille won 2-0 at Nantes in midweek and they are now seated in second place in the Ligue 1 table, just five points behind leaders and bitter rivals, PSG.
Predicted Lineup for Marseille: Lopez – Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi – Tavares, Rongeri, Veretout, Kolasinac – Under, Malinovskyi – Sanchez
Nice
Nicolas Pepe has a knee injury and will be out until later this month, while defender Youcef Atal faces another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Keeper Marcin Bulka is still working his way back from a shoulder complaint. Nice upset the odds to beat Lens 1-0 on Wednesday evening.
Predicted Lineup for Nice: Schmeichel – Mendy, Ndayishimiye, Todibo, Dante – Ramsey, Boudaoui, Diop, Thuram – Labourde
Player to Watch – Youssouf Ndayishimiye
Youssouf Ndayishimiye was one of Nice’s star performers in their 1-0 win at Nice in midweek and the centre-half completed four clearances to repel several attacks on Wednesday. The Burundi international is a new arrival at Nice having just joined from İstanbul Başakşehir in Turkey, and the early evidence suggests his signing could be a real coup.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Marseille
Nice
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Napoli | 27 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 71 |
| 2 |  Lazio | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 52 |
| 3 |  Inter Milan | 27 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 50 |
| 4 |  AC Milan | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 48 |
| 5 |  Roma | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 47 |
| 6 |  Atalanta | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Juventus | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 41 |
| 8 |  Udinese | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 38 |
| 9 |  Bologna | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 37 |
| 10 |  Torino | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 37 |
| 11 |  Fiorentina | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 37 |
| 12 |  Sassuolo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| 13 |  Monza | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 34 |
| 14 |  Empoli | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
| 15 |  Lecce | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -8 | 27 |
| 16 |  Salernitana | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -16 | 27 |
| 17 |  Spezia | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -20 | 24 |
| 18 |  Verona | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 19 |
| 19 |  Sampdoria | 27 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -28 | 15 |
| 20 |  Cremonese | 27 | 1 | 10 | 16 | -27 | 13 |
Marseille vs Nice Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Marseille vs Nice will be shown live on BT Sport 2 on Sunday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.
Who are the current Ligue 1 title favourites?
PSG are the odds-on favourites to successfully defend their Ligue 1 crown this season.
