Marseille vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Marseille vs Nantes
Marseille clash with Nantes at Stade Vélodrome, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 4 January.
A big victory could be on the cards for Marseille against Nantes. We’re taking the hosts at -1.75 at Asian Handicap odds of -125, with the stake split between -1.5 and -2.0. A three-goal winning margin is needed for a full return.
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Marseille won their last Ligue 1 game, beating Monaco at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Stade Vélodrome. OM had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and eight shots on target, with Mason Greenwood scoring a late winner.
In their most recent encounter, Marseille won 6-0 when visiting Bourg en Bresse Peronnas in the Coupe de France.
Nantes have now lost three consecutive matches. Away from home in their previous game, Angers won 4-1 at Stade Raymond Kopa. Ahmed Kantari's men had 45% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Fabien Centonze on the scoresheet.
The last outing involving Nantes saw them triumph 5-3 in the Coupe de France away to Concarneau.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It’s been three straight wins for Marseille when playing Nantes. In their last encounter, Marseille came out with a 2-0 home victory at Stade Vélodrome. The past 10 H2H matches have included eight Marseille wins along with two draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Marseille |
22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 48 | 29 | 19 | 48:29 | 40 |
| 17 | Nantes |
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 20:40 | 14 |
Marseille have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. The Provence team have averaged 62.1% possession, 609.0 passes and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Mason Greenwood is the top scorer with 9 goals, while Igor Paixao and Robinio Vaz each have 3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is top assists maker with 5, while goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has kept 4 clean sheets.
Nantes have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.9 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Les Canaris have averaged 41.7% possession, 338.3 passes, 2.7 corners taken and 7.1 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts.
We’ve seen Youssef El Arabi, Matthis Abline and Bahereba Guirassy score 2 goals each. Mayckel Lahdo, Kelvin Amian and Matthis Abline have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Anthony Lopes has one clean sheet.
Confirmed Lineups
Marseille confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Geronimo Rulli (GK), Benjamin Pavard, CJ Egan-Riley, Facundo Medina, Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Arthur Vermeeren, Emerson, Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao.
Nantes confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Anthony Lopes (GK), Fabien Centonze, Kelvin Amian, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Deiver Machado, Francis Coquelin, Junior Mwanga, Dehmaine Tabibou, Matthis Abline, Youssef El Arabi.
Marseille vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top Marseille vs Nantes betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Marseille should finish well clear of their opponents and we’re playing the -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. It means that tempting betting odds of -125 are available for this Ligue 1 clash.
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Ligue 1 form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Marseille vs Nantes league stats:
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for Marseille to win 4-0, a bet which is available at +800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Matthis Abline (Nantes) has totalled over 2.5 shots in seven of his past ten Ligue 1 matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Player Shots line which is available at odds of +145.
Mason Greenwood (OM) has racked up six goals in his past five Ligue 1 home games. We’re happy to take the -125 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
The past five home games involving Marseille have had an average of 7.40 corners. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at -110.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a same-game multi that incorporates Marseille with an Asian Handicap of -1.75, both teams to score No together with Matthis Abline (Nantes) to finish with Over 2.5 shots.
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Marseille vs Nantes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Marseille have a 81% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -435 favourites to win this Ligue 1 encounter. Nantes are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1000.
Marseille can be backed at -164 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Nantes can be chanced at +650 and the draw is +190.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -127.
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There is -137 available that Mason Greenwood finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +265.
Marseille have gone unbeaten at Stade Vélodrome in the last four games. OM have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Nantes haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. Ahmed Kantari's men have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Marseille were 2-0 victors against Nantes last time out at Stade Vélodrome. The past 7 H2H games at Stade Vélodrome have featured five Marseille wins and two Nantes victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marseille Home Stats |
7-2-1 | 3.30 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
Nantes Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Ligue 1: 02/03 2025 Marseille 2 Nantes 0
- Ligue 1: 03/11 2024 Nantes 1 Marseille 2
- Ligue 1: 10/03 2024 Marseille 2 Nantes 0
- Ligue 1: 01/09 2023 Nantes 1 Marseille 1
- Ligue 1: 01/02 2023 Nantes 0 Marseille 2
- Ligue 1: 20/08 2022 Marseille 2 Nantes 1
- Ligue 1: 20/04 2022 Marseille 3 Nantes 2
- Ligue 1: 01/12 2021 Nantes 0 Marseille 1
- Ligue 1: 20/02 2021 Nantes 1 Marseille 1
- Ligue 1: 28/11 2020 Marseille 3 Nantes 1
Marseille League Stats
Nantes League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 7.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 7.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 41.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Marseille this season are Mason Greenwood (11), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (5), Robinio Vaz (4)
- Top Assistors for Marseille this season are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (5), Bilal Nadir (4), Mason Greenwood (3)
Marseille vs Nantes Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Marseille vs Nantes before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with the latest injury news.
Marseille Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Nantes Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Marseille Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Nantes Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Marseille Substitutes
- 9Amine Gouiri
- 12Jeffrey De Lange
- 17Matthew O'Riley
- 19Geoffrey Kondogbia
- 20Hamed Traore
- 26Bilal Nadir
- 34Robinio Vaz
- 50Darryl Bakola
- 62Amir Murillo
Nantes Substitutes
- 8Johann Lepenant
- 11Bahereba Guirassy
- 20Remy Cabella
- 26Uros Radakovic
- 30Patrik Carlgren
- 52Bahmed Deuff
- 66Louis Leroux
- 72Sekou Doucoure
- 99Junior Kone
Previous Marseille Lineups
Previous Nantes Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Marseille Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Roberto De Zerbi
Nantes Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 42:17 | 52 |
| 2 | PSG | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 49:19 | 51 |
| 3 | Lyon | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 36:20 | 45 |
| 4 | Marseille | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 48:29 | 40 |
| 5 | Lille | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 35:31 | 34 |
| 6 | Rennes | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 34:35 | 34 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 36:29 | 31 |
| 8 | Monaco | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 35:34 | 31 |
| 9 | Lorient | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 29:33 | 31 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 32:26 | 30 |
| 11 | Angers | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 22:27 | 29 |
| 12 | Brest | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 29:34 | 27 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 20:27 | 26 |
| 14 | Nice | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27:40 | 23 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 26:39 | 22 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 17:30 | 17 |
| 17 | Nantes | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | 14 |
| 18 | Metz | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 22:49 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 21:5 | 30 |
| 2 | PSG | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 27:4 | 28 |
| 3 | Lyon | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 19:7 | 27 |
| 4 | Marseille | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 29:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Monaco | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 25:19 | 22 |
| 6 | Lorient | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22:16 | 22 |
| 7 | Rennes | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22:12 | 21 |
| 8 | Lille | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18:13 | 20 |
| 9 | Angers | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 10 | Le Havre | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15:11 | 20 |
| 11 | Strasbourg | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:7 | 19 |
| 12 | Brest | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 18 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 14 | Nice | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 16 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10:12 | 11 |
| 16 | Paris FC | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14:22 | 10 |
| 17 | Metz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10:18 | 9 |
| 18 | Nantes | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10:22 | 5 |
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