Marseille vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips (24 April)

Olympique de Marseille disappoints once again this year. Very far from the ambitions displayed at the start of the season when it appeared as a credible candidate for the podium, the Marseille club is not even guaranteed to be able to play in Europe next year since it is in 9th place in the ranking after its draw won at the last minute in Toulouse last weekend 2-2. Before this trip to the Stadium, Jean-Louis Gasset's men suffered 3 defeats in a row in Ligue 1 against Rennes 2-0, PSG 0-2 and Lille 3-1. On the other hand, the Olympians showed a rather attractive face in Europe by reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Defeated by Benfica in the first leg 2-1, the Marseillais were able to make up their deficit 1-0 in the return before qualifying for the last four at the end of the penalty shootout. For its part, OGC Nice gradually lost ground in the race for Europe over the weeks.

However, everything started well for the Gym which showed incredible solidity until the winter break. But the machine then stalled for Francesco Farioli's men who failed to offer the same density since Christmas and who had a string of rather disappointing results. Victorious only once since the end of January before challenging Lorient on Friday evening, the Aiglons were still able to win against Lens 1-3 before falling against Nantes 1-2 and coming up short against Reims 0-0. But last weekend, the Azuréens got back on track very well, winning quite comfortably against a Lorient team that was adrift at the end of the season.

The Phocaeans still have to take into account numerous absences at the end of the season. Indeed, midfielder Valentin Rongier, young Moroccan Nadir (5 appearances in L1 with the Marseille club), senior defender Mbemba, full-backs Meïté and Merlin are still not recovered. In the recovery phase, the French international Clauss and the winger Ismaïla Sarr are hoped for this poster. Executive defender Gigot and creator Harit will be back after being suspended during the trip to Toulouse. At the head of the Marseille offensive sector, we find the insatiable Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. With 25 goals scored in all competitions including 12 in L1, the Gabonese is the only one to really shine this season on the Olympian side. On Sunday, the striker recruited this winter Moumbagna saved his team against Toulouse by scoring a magnificent acrobatic return in the last seconds of the game.

Midfielder Beka Beka is obviously still absent. The young but fairly fragile Sofiane Diop as well as the replacement full-back Rosier should also miss this trip to the Vélodrome. In the recovery phase, the solid Ndayishimiye should be able to return to the group for this match and midfielder Thuram will be on the trip after being injured against Lorient. Up front, former Lorient player Moffi is the Gym's most effective player this season with 10 goals to his personal tally. The winter recruit Cho, the precious Laborde (4 goals, 2 assists) and the Ivorian Boga (4 goals, 2 assists) should compete for the two places on the sides. Also watch out for young Guessant who scored his 5th goal of the season on Friday evening.