Nice will make the trip to Orange Velodrome for their Ligue 1 encounter with Marseille on Saturday, 14 September. View our free Marseille vs Nice predictions below.
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Marseille vs Nice predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Marseille are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run (W5, D2).
- Each of Marseille's last seven games, and eight of Nice's last 10 matches went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- At least three goals were scored in five of the last six encounters between these sides.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in nine of Nice's last 10 matches, and in each of Marseille's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Marseille 3-1 Nice
Marseille have five wins in their last seven matches, and they scored at least three goals in each of those victories. Interestingly, the hosts have no clean sheets in their last five games, so Nice should also get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Marseille are clear favourites
- HOME:3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW:14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY:16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
On one hand, Nice have managed two wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions. They are up against a Marseille side that has scored at least two goals in seven consecutive matches, winning five of them.
Keeping that in mind, Marseille are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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While Nice have conceded in 10 consecutive matches, Marseille have seen their defence breached in 14 of their last 16 games.
On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Nice extend their unbeaten run?
As it stands, Nice are unbeaten in their last three skirmishes with Marseille (W2, D1). However, in the last five encounters between these outfits, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
France Ligue 1 24/04/24
Marseille
Nice
France Ligue 1 14/04/24
Marseille
Nice
France Ligue 1 21/10/23
Nice
Marseille
France Ligue 1 05/02/23
Marseille
Nice
France Ligue 1 28/08/22
Nice
Marseille
Marseille preview: Sights set on the top spot
There are a few absentees for Marseille ahead of this clash, including Leonardo Balerdi, Faris Moumbagna, Ismail Kone and Ruben Blanco.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Merlin, Brassier, Cornelius, Murillo, Kondogbia, Hojbjerg, Greenwood, Harit, Henrique & Wahi.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
L
Strasbourg
1
Marseille
0
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
W
Lyon
2
Marseille
3
France Ligue 1 14/09/24
W
Nice
0
Marseille
2
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
W
Toulouse
1
Marseille
3
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
D
Reims
2
Marseille
2
Nice preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins on the road
Moise Bombito was sent off in Nice's 4-1 victory at Angers before the international break. The Canadian defender is serving a one-game suspension. The visitors have a few players in the recovery room, including Hichem Boudaoui (sprained knee), Gaetan Laborde (broken foot), Terem Moffi (ACL), Tom Louchet (thigh), and Morgan Sanson (ankle).
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Dante, Mendy, Ndayishimiye, Bard, Ndombele, Boudaoui, Clauss, Bouanani, Guessand & Cho.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
L
Lazio
4
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
D
Lens
0
Nice
0
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
D
Real Sociedad
1
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 20/09/24
W
St Etienne
0
Nice
8
France Ligue 1 14/09/24
L
Marseille
2
Nice
0
Player to watch: Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood has been in sensational form since he made the switch from Manchester United to Marseille this summer. He has played five matches for Marseille across all competitions and has scored each time. Interestingly, Greenwood is the league's top scorer with five goals. He will fancy his chances against Nice this weekend.
