Round 19 of Ligue 1 gives away a crackling encounter as OGC Nice welcomes the visit of Olympique Marseille to Allianz Riviera on 26 January 2025. With a spot each among the top five on the ladder of Ligue 1 standings, both Nice and Marseille seek more consolidation into top positions. While Nice eyes making amends from its disappointing defeat at Europa League loss, Marseille dreams of carrying forward the title chase under astute leadership under Roberto De Zerbi. With key players, recent form, and tactical intricacies coming into play, this is going to be a riveting contest.
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Under the management of head coach Franck Haise, Nice has been unstoppable at home, losing just once in their last five matches at Allianz Riviera. In contrast, their recent 1-0 defeat against Elfsborg in the Europa League laid bare inefficiencies in converting chances despite having control of 68% possession with four big chances being created.
Nice usually attack very well and open the scoring, something they have managed in four of the last five league games, while leaving huge open spaces at times for opponents during transitions. The presence of Terem Moffi and Gaëtan Laborde ensures a force in breaking down the opponent's goal, which would be that of Marseille this weekend, as Jonathan Clauss secures their rear guard. Solid set-piece takers abound within the team as evidenced by corner kicks they create, averaging over 7+ per game.
Streaks:
There were goals from both teams in 8 of the last 10.
Over 10.5 corners in 7 of their last 9.
Olympique Marseille
Marseille, with Roberto De Zerbi, sit second in Ligue 1, playing an intense and pressing brand of football. The defensive frailties have been laid bare recently after the team only managed a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg, although the attacking quartet is a real danger and will be headlined by Mason Greenwood. He was instrumental to them during the previous tie and even netted a goal from the penalty spot.
Without star forward Elye Wahi, who joined Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille could be a little blunt upfront, but the addition of Luiz Felipe has added some solidity at the back, with the proposed arrival of Renato Veiga suggesting more midfield muscle.
Marseille have been phenomenal away from home, having won all five of their last five away games. The ability to control possession-70% against Strasbourg-and create big chances makes them dangerous, especially against a Nice defense that struggles under pressure.
Streaks:
Both teams scored in 5 of their last 6 games.
Conceded in each of their last 4 matches.
Head to Head
These two teams have shared a very evenly contested rivalry over the past few years:
Wins: Marseille 4 | Nice 4 | Draws 2
Over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
Under 10.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 meetings.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Expert Betting Tips
Over 8.5 Corners - Odds: 1.7
Rationale: Nice has consistently produced high corner counts (7/9 over 10.5), and Marseille’s possession game also generates corners.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Odds: 1.60
Rationale: Both sides have been involved in high-scoring games, with Nice's GG streak at 8/10 and Marseille's at 5/6.
Over 2.5 Goals - Odds: 1.72
Rationale: Their recent H2H meetings have seen 5/7 games produce three or more goals.
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