- Marseille have recorded three wins and three losses in their six Ligue 1 away games.
- Nice have won two and lost three of their last five games.
A match-up of styles in Ligue 1 clash
OGC Nice are a compact, tactical side with plenty of flexibility and the ability to change their shape depending on the situation, which is a testament to Franck Haise’s abilities since his appointment in July 2024. Haise’s side will likely line up in a 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1 system, although the focus will always be on creating defensive structure, transitioning quickly and playing forward at pace.
Olympique Marseille play a complete different style of soccer to Nice as they are possession dominant, progressive and try to overload the ball in different areas of the field. Roberto De Zerbi has instilled this style of play since taking charge in July 2024 and the results are plain to see as the visitors are second in Ligue 1 with 25 points from 12 games, eight ahead of Nice who are ninth with 17 points from as many games.
This OGC Nice vs Olympique Marseille preview highlights how this game is always intense as it is a regional rivalry with European aspirations on the line, however, there will be no shortage of intensity in the air this Friday as Nice look to end a three-match losing streak across all competitions. Nice have been beaten 1-3 at home by Freiburg in the Europa League and 2-1 away at Metz in Ligue 1 in their two most recent outings.
Marseille, meanwhile, beat Brest 3-0 in Ligue 1 on home turf last weekend and followed that up with a 1-0 away win over Auxerre, but they were beaten at home by Atalanta in the Champions League last time out. For those looking for the latest OGC Nice vs Olympique Marseille prediction, recent form and stakes make this an intriguing contest.
Marseille can take the points
Marseille are a better team than Nice and their form is superior across the board, with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five outings. This OGC Nice vs Olympique Marseille prediction is supported by the fact that Marseille are narrowly favored at 2.01, although Nice are 3.81 and the draw is 3.9, which are all significantly higher than they should be.
Marseille have won three of their six away games in Ligue 1 this season, while Nice have won four of their six at home, so the visitors should have enough in their locker to take the win here, although Nice’s home record is strong enough to suggest that this won’t be a blowout.
For punters, the OGC Nice vs Olympique Marseille betting tips point towards Both Teams To Score as a heavily favored bet at 1.58, which is too low given the attacking talent of both sides and the likelihood of an open game, so it is worth taking the odds-on favorite here.
