Nice vs Marseille Prediction 21 November 2025
🔊 What will be the outcome of the opening match of the 13th round of the French football championship? On Friday, Ligue 1 will see a clash between Nice and Marseille. In the standings, these teams currently hold the 9th and 2nd positions, respectively. Both sides are in need of points to achieve their specific objectives, promising an intense battle. You'll find our prediction for this matchup in our analytical piece.
Head-to-Head
📊 Three of the last four matches have ended with a victory for the home team, while one resulted in a draw. In this matchup, the hosts often avoid defeat.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Marseille
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice had a strong finish to the second half of October, stringing together three consecutive wins. However, November has seen their form dip, with two defeats leading to a drop in the league standings. Simultaneously, the "Eaglets" are struggling in the Europa League, failing to secure a single point in the competition!
🔴 In their last two league matches, Nice have looked shaky, suffering defeats to PSG (0-1) and Metz (1-2). While losing to the Parisians might be understandable, the setback against one of the league's strugglers is harder to justify. In the match against Metz, Franck Haise's side managed only four shots on target and posted a modest expected goals (xG) figure of 1.13. Ultimately, it was a deserved defeat!
Match Results: Nice
Olympique Marseille Team Overview
🔵 Marseille are locked in a fierce battle with PSG for the Ligue 1 title, currently trailing their rivals by two points. Alongside their domestic campaign, Roberto De Zerbi's squad are competing in the Champions League with mixed results. In their most recent outing, the "white and blues" fell to Atalanta 0-1.
⚪ In Ligue 1, Marseille are performing well, maintaining a position among the leaders, though their results aren't always consistent. After an unexpected 2-2 draw with Angers, De Zerbi's side secured victories against Auxerre (1-0) and Brest (3-0). The defense has been particularly impressive, especially in matches against mid-table teams and those struggling at the bottom.
Match Results: Olympique Marseille
Latest news
Nice
❌ The participation of two Nice players is in doubt due to injuries of varying severity. Ali Abdi and Hicham Boudaoui featured in the last round but picked up injuries. They have been recovering during the international break, but whether they have fully recovered remains uncertain.
Olympique Marseille
❌ Ahead of Matchday 13, Marseille's official website released updates on injured players. Amir Murillo is dealing with a muscle injury in his left thigh. He is undergoing treatment and will have a follow-up examination in the coming days. Facundo Medina has sustained a right ankle sprain. His treatment is ongoing, with daily monitoring of his recovery. Nayef Aguerd is experiencing groin pain. A specialized treatment was conducted to manage symptoms and facilitate a gradual return to play, with regular communication with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation's medical staff. Hamed Traoré has a right thigh muscle injury and is following an individual rehabilitation program. Amine Gouiri underwent surgery for a dislocated right shoulder. His postoperative period is progressing as planned, under close supervision.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for the upcoming match is Jérémie Pignard. On average, over a span of 100 matches, he issues 4.21 yellow cards per game, with 22 fouls. In 12 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card statistics for the teams are as follows: Nice averages 2.3 per game, while Marseille averages 2.5. Both teams have been receiving numerous cautions this season, so we suggest betting on a total of over 4.5 yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Nice's average individual total in the league is 1.4 goals per match, while Marseille's is 2.3. The overall scoring in their matches is 2.9 for the hosts and 3.3 for the visitors. Considering this data, we recommend a bet on the match total being under 3.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Over the last twelve Ligue 1 games, Nice averages 4.6 corners per match, while Marseille averages 5.3 in the same period. Both teams frequently attack down the wings, leading to set pieces from corners. Therefore, we suggest betting on a total of over 8.5 corners.
Editorial Prediction
Marseille are chasing PSG and desperately need points right now. Nice, after a decent start to the season, are rapidly sliding down the standings. The visitors look more promising compared to the "Eaglets," so we're predicting a 2-0 victory for Marseille. In recent matches, Marseille have kept clean sheets but haven't scored prolifically either. Nice's goal-scoring form in November has been dismal. We anticipate a low-scoring affair and suggest betting on a total under 3.5.
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Betting Tips: Nice - Olympique Marseille
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