Get ready for a France Ligue 1 battle on 02.05.2026 as Marseille faces Nantes. This game will test Marseille's ability to uphold their status as favorites against the spirited Nantes. Our in-depth analysis covers strategic evaluations, upcoming player battles, and betting tips that spotlight Marseille as the likely winner.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rennes | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 54/42 | 56 |
| 6 | Marseille | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 59/41 | 53 |
| 7 | Monaco | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 54/47 | 51 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 27/42 | 25 |
| 17 | Nantes | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26/51 | 20 |
| 18 | Metz | 31 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 31/70 | 16 |
Key Player Statistics: Nantes vs Marseille
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Nantes vs Marseille Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nantes | 04.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nantes | 02.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Marseille | 03.11.2024 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nantes | 10.03.2024 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Marseille | 01.09.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Marseille | 01.02.2023 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nantes | 20.08.2022 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nantes | 20.04.2022 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Marseille | 01.12.2021 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Marseille | 20.02.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Nantes | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Nantes | 22.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Stade Brestois 29 | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nantes | 11.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Nantes | 05.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Strasbourg | 22.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Angers | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Nantes | 01.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nantes | Le Havre | 22.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Nantes | 13.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nice | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Marseille | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Metz | 10.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Marseille | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Lille | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Auxerre | 13.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Toulouse | Marseille | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Coupe de France | Marseille | Toulouse | 04.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Lyon | 01.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Marseille | 20.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Nantes VS Marseille
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nantes vs Marseille
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Nantes vs Marseille
Nantes are fighting for their lives. Marseille are chasing European glory. This Saturday in Ligue 1, two clubs with completely different missions collide — and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Let's be honest. The numbers don't flatter the hosts. Nantes sit 17th with just 20 points from 30 games. They've conceded 49 goals this season. That's a defence that leaks goals like a broken tap. Marseille, meanwhile, have 52 points and sit 6th, pushing hard for a European berth.
The odds reflect that reality. Marseille are priced at 1.59, Nantes at 5.40, with the draw sitting at 3.90. But here's what you need to watch for — value isn't always where the favourites are.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Marseille's dominance. Their recent form has been shaky. They've lost to Lorient, Brest, PSG by five, and were knocked out of the Champions League by Club Brugge. That's four heavy defeats in their last ten outings. This is not a team at peak confidence.
Now here's the surprising stat that casual fans will completely miss. Nantes actually beat Marseille 2-0 back in January — away from home, at the Vélodrome. That result is sitting right there in the head-to-head record. It happened. And now Nantes host them at their own ground.
The attacking threat for Marseille is real, I won't pretend otherwise. Mason Greenwood has 15 goals and 6 assists this season. He is genuinely dangerous. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang adds 9 goals and 5 assists alongside him. That front line could punish any side.
But Nantes are desperate. Relegation is breathing down their neck. Desperate teams do desperate things — and sometimes that means extraordinary performances at home.
My prediction? Marseille win this, but it's not comfortable. I'm backing a 2-1 Marseille victory, with Greenwood scoring at any time being an excellent bet given his form. The both-teams-to-score market also looks attractive at these odds, given Nantes' ability to nick a goal and Marseille's inconsistent defending away from the Vélodrome.
For the brave ones — Nantes at 5.40 is worth a small flutter. That January result proved it's possible.
Saturday night. Survival versus ambition. This one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes | Portugal | 35 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 81 |
| F. Coquelin | France | 34 | Midfielder | 176 | 74 |
| D. Machado | Colombia | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Mostafa Mohamed | Egypt | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| P. Carlgren | Sweden | 34 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 84 |
| N. Cozza | France | 27 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| K. Amian | France | 28 | Defender | 180 | 78 |
| Hong Hyun-Seok | Korea Republic | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 66 |
| C. Awaziem | Nigeria | 29 | Defender | 189 | 78 |
| Kwon Hyeok-Kyu | Korea Republic | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 77 |
| M. Abline | France | 23 | Attacker | 176 | 67 |
| J. Lepenant | France | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| Y. Benhattab | France | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 59 |
| J. Mwanga | France | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 80 |
| A. Mahamoud | Comoros | 23 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| D. Assoumani | France | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| A. Camara | Mali | 20 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| Louis Leroux | France | 20 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| Bahereba Guirassy | Guinea | 19 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| T. Tati | France | 18 | Defender | 190 | 79 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Balerdi | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| M. Greenwood | England | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| G. Kondogbia | Central African Republic | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 80 |
| T. Weah | USA | 26 | Midfielder | 183 | 66 |
| P. Aubameyang | Gabon | 36 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| Emerson | Italy | 31 | Defender | 176 | 63 |
| B. Pavard | France | 30 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| P. Højbjerg | Denmark | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 84 |
| A. Murillo | Panama | 30 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| F. Medina | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| Igor Paixão | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 168 | 65 |
| M. O'Riley | Denmark | 25 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| J. de Lange | Netherlands | 28 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 80 |
| G. Rulli | Argentina | 33 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 84 |
| A. Gouiri | France | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 72 |
| F. Moumbagna | Cameroon | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 77 |
| C. Egan-Riley | England | 23 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| J. Van Neck | Belgium | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 70 |
| A. Vermeeren | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| Y. Sellami | France | 19 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
Nantes vs Marseille match odds
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