Nantes vs Marseille prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 2, 2026
Ligue 1 France
In the 32nd round of France's Ligue 1 on May 2, 2026, Nantes will face Marseille. The visitors are obliged to beat such an opponent even away from home.
Nantes vs Marseille: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Stade de la Beaujoire" finished in thirteenth place last season. But now they are completely failing, despite coaching changes—it's long been apparent that relegation is almost inevitable. Especially since after another draw, against Brest, they lost to both PSG and Rennes.
Olympique brought in De Zerbi as coach in the summer before last—and he immediately took second place, losing only to PSG. But now, both with Roberto and his spring replacement, Beyé, there have been enough setbacks: the French side failed to reach the Champions League playoffs and lost to Toulouse on penalties in the cup. There were even setbacks in Ligue 1 this spring. For example, they lost to Lorient and drew with Nice.
The outsider is weak: only 0.84 goals scored per game and almost twice as many conceded, 1.65. The vice-champions currently score 1.9 goals on average, conceding 1.32.
Previous Matches: Nantes vs Marseille
Aubameyang and company had three wins in a row, but in January they somehow managed to lose at home.
Both clubs have plenty of problems. However, the visitors are of a higher class—bet on their away victory (odds – 1.62).
Nantes vs Marseille: Key Statistics and Trends
- Nantes have lost ten of their last fourteen matches
- 48% of Nantes' matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.48
- Marseille have lost three of their last five games
- 52% of Marseille's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.23
Nantes vs Marseille: Probable Starting Lineups
Nantes play a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Lopes - Machado, Koçza, Youssef, Gilbert - Coquelin - Ablin, Lepenant, Kaba, Assoumani - Ganago. Injured: Amian and Santons.
Marseille play a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Rulli - Medina, Balerdi, Pavard - Timber, Højbjerg, Paixão, Weah - Gouiri, Greenwood - Aubameyang. Absent: Aguerd and possibly Paixão.
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