Nantes vs Marseille Prediction & Tips
Although they are currently looking to end a four-match winless streak (E2, P2), it can be justified that Nantes did not win in their last two Ligue 1 matches, as both were away to the top two finishers of Last season. Another tough challenge awaits you here, considering that the match favorite (either team) has won ten of their 15 league games this season (E4, P1).
Despite their poor performance, Nantes currently have five points more than at this point last season, when they finished in relegation play-offs. Furthermore, Nantes have been a very reliable team at home this season, scoring at least two goals in five of their seven games.
Clear favorites for this clash, Marseille have built their success to date on solid foundations and have not lost any of their last six league games (W3, E3). Before this meeting, the “Olympians” want to add their fourth consecutive victory in Ligue 1, and they have only 12 goals against – the lowest figure in the entire competition.
In addition, the Marseille side have scored more points away from home than all but two other teams, giving them a real competitive advantage in their fight to be in the top three. In addition, more than a third of their points away from home have been won after being at a disadvantage, and this particularity could be useful again, since Marseille have been losing on all occasions in the last three meetings with each other (G1, E1, P1).
Players to watch: Four of Nantes’ top scorer Ludovic Blas’s latest scoring contributions came at home, and he scored in both meetings with Marseille last season (E1, P1). Who also scored in the two meetings with each other last season was Dimitri Payet, who despite being a regular scorer, has failed to open the scoring in his last 12 games in which he scored.
Highlight: Nantes coach Antoine Kombouaré has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last 16 meetings with Marseille (W2, W2, P12).
Nantes – Marseille FREE TIPS
Marseille – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
