Marseille vs Nantes Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 20th August 2022

Nantes head over to the Stade Orange Velodrome on Saturday to face title favourites Marseille in a round three match in the Ligue 1. Marseille won the last two meetings against Nantes, as they followed up a 1-0 win by beating their upcoming opponent by a 3-2 score.

Marseille would have loved six points at this stage, but probably don't complain over the four points they have already claimed. After such an opening, they will be a tough opponent for anyone this coming Saturday. Two points after the initial two rounds is not a miserable start to a new Ligue 1 campaign, but it is not great either. Nantes aim to avoid a truly disappointing start when visiting Marseille at Stade Orange Velodrome.

It is early days yet, anything can happen and both Marseille and Nantes are still highly motivated of getting off to a good start. They both have talented squads, and we expect a cracking affair at Stade Orange Velodrome as the teams look to get one over each other.

When it comes to goal-scoring Marseille could be more prolific, scoring 19 times in their previous ten games. That is an average of 1.9 goals per game in which, they conceded 11 times. This is an average of 1.1 a game, achieving a clean sheet in four times.

Nantes scored 17 times in their previous ten matches, an average of 1.7 per game. They also conceded 16 goals for an average of 1.6 a game, pulling off one clean sheets in these.

Marseille vs Nantes Prediction

In their last three matches, Marseille won 4-0 and 4-1 against first Strasbourg then Reims, before drawing 1-1 against Brest. Marseille have been in potent form at Stade Orange Velodrome, winning no less than five of the past six Ligue 1 matches here. They also hammered in 15 goals, while letting in seven as they also lost once.

Marseille would probably consider anything lower than at least a second place finish a disappointment. The hosts have one eye on a title challenge and know a good start is imperative.

Nantes claimed two points from their last three matches. They started by losing 4-0 at the hands of PSG, before drawing 0-0 with Angers. They secured a point in their latest encounter, a 1-1 draw against Lille. Nantes claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to ten.

Europe is the dream target for Nantes, while a top half finish is the least the visitors must accomplish for their latest Ligue 1 campaign.

Nantes and Marseille seem to find it tough getting their defensively lines in order, as they both concede too many goals. We hope the trend continues on Saturday, as we aim for both teams to score.

Marseille vs Nantes Stats

Marseille vs Nantes Team News

Marseille are as close to an entire squad as they can with only one player unavailable for the side which faces Nantes.

Marseille are unable to field Samuel Gigot on Saturday against Nantes, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Nantes just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Marseille at the Stade Orange Velodrome.

Charles Traore nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Nantes.

Marseille vs Nantes H2H

Marseille go into their encounter with fond memories, as they won 1-0 and 3-2 the last two times they played Nantes. Marseille have a 40% win rate in the against Nantes, who won three of these matches. The total record reads 4-3-3, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Marseille vs Nantes Results

In the last ten matches between Marseille and Nantes over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on at least three goals are at 1.80 with bookies.

Marseille vs Nantes Betting Tips

Moses Simon shows decent form right now for Nantes, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Ligue 1. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Marseille, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Gerson also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Ligue 1 matches.

Stade Orange Velodrome witnessed Marseille winning six times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing one and losing three as well. Nantes claimed three wins, three draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Keep an eye out for both teams not to score at Stade Orange Velodrome, as BTTS only came out five times in the previous 10 Ligue 1 matches here for Marseille. Both teams scored in six of the previous 10 away games for Nantes.

Over 2.5 goals happened five times in the past ten encounters between Marseille and Nantes, with Marseille scoring 1.4 goals on average per game. Nantes averaged 1.3 goals, while both teams scored seven times. Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of Marseille’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 1.7 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the visitor's last ten games this season. On average, they scored one times in those matches.