Get ready for an electrifying Ligue 1 showdown on 02-03-2025 as Olympique Marseille host Nantes in Round 24. This encounter promises high stakes, spirited play, and plenty of opportunities for bettors to strike gold with mouth-watering odds. With Marseille leading the pack in a good season and Nantes struggling to reverse their away jinx, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter that can set the betting world alight.
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Now 2nd in the league, Olympique Marseille have built an incredible season with 14 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. Despite a recent slip—a 3-0 home loss to Auxerre tainted by a red card for Derek Cornelius—their home record remains unbroken (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). Tactically wise manager Roberto De Zerbi favors changing formation to 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 to surprise the opponent because of the latter's inclination to find openings in defence. Surprisingly, Marseille usually score first (5 out of 5 against head-to-head) and classically concede early in matches (6 out of 8 games), something which they will need to suppress while attempting to reclaim command against Nantes.
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Struggling in 14th position, Nantes have registered 5 victories, 9 draws, and 9 losses in total, with their away form also patchy (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Their recent 3-1 win at Lens—their first win in a five-match sequence on the road—thanks to Louis Lerux, Moses Simon (penalty), and Meschak Elia strikes, provided them with the much-needed boost. With manager Antoine Kombouare in charge and using setups like 4-3-3 or 5-3-2, Nantes look to tighten their defense and establish attacking rhythm. Defensive weaknesses remain, however, as seen with their goal-surrendering streak (9 of 10 games) and weakness to falling behind early on. While their head-to-head record against Marseille is not comforting, the game might still contain flashes of inspiration against the grain.
Head to Head
Marseille have dominated the head-to-head in their recent 10 meetings with 7 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 win for Nantes. Some of the key trends include:
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Expert Betting Tips
Total Goals Over 2.5 @ 1.60 Odds on 1xbet:
Considering the attacking abilities of both teams and Nantes' defensive vulnerabilities, a match with over 2.5 goals is on the cards.
Marseille to Win and Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.6 Odds on Betway:
Their commanding head-to-head record and decent home record make a Marseille victory a solid bet.
Under 10 Corners @ 1.80 Odds on Bet365:
Historical data shows that matches between these teams usually have fewer than 10.5 corners.
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