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Olympique Marseille vs Nice Prediction & Preview

Preview

As Ligue 1 action heats up, the Stade Vélodrome is set to host an intriguing clash between Olympique Marseille and Nice this Wednesday, April 24th. Currently sitting at 9th in the league with 40 points, Marseille is looking to climb higher but faces a formidable opponent in Nice, who holds the 5th spot with a seven-point advantage.

Recent forms of both teams suggest a tightly contested match. Marseille's last outing resulted in a resilient draw (2-2) against Toulouse away from home, showcasing their fighting spirit despite not clinching all three points. On the other hand, Nice comes off a commanding performance with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lorient at their home ground.

Historically speaking, encounters between these two have leaned slightly in favor of Nice who has secured three wins out of their last five head-to-head matchups against Marseille's two. Their most recent meeting on October 21st ended narrowly with Nice edging out Marseille by one goal to none.

When it comes to scoring prowess at respective venues this season, Marseille averages an impressive rate of about 1.75 goals per game when playing at home and concedes just half that number per game on average. In contrast, while not as prolific away from home (scoring on average just one goal per game), Nice’s defense mirrors its hosts', conceding about 1.4 goals per game during travel.

This upcoming matchup promises not only crucial league points but also serves as another chapter in what appears to be an increasingly competitive rivalry.

Bet

Considering both teams' recent form and historical performances against each other along with statistical insights into their scoring capabilities—particularly focusing on how they perform defensively when playing away or at home—the recommended bet here would be for "Under 2.5" goals which are priced attractively at odds of 1.84. With neither team proving overly dominant in front of goal lately especially considering the context — such as pressure and stakes involved — it stands reasonable that we might witness fewer than three goals scored across this encounter.