In their last encounter, Marseille defeated Nice decisively with a score of 5-1. However, Marseille’s recent results have not been as strong. They lost their last game against Lorient 2-0, despite controlling 57% possession. Their overall record in the last ten league matches shows four wins, five losses, and one draw.

Nice, on the other hand, played to a lackluster 0-0 draw against LOSC Lille in their last Ligue 1 game. Their performance has been even more concerning in league play, with only one win in their last ten games. They recorded five losses and four draws during this stretch.

Despite these struggles, Nice found some success recently by winning 2-0 against Strasbourg in the Coupe de France semi-final. Tom Louchet leads the team with two goals this season, while Marseille’s top scorers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Amine Gouiri each have three goals.

The Asian Handicap for this matchup favors Nice at +1.25, with odds set at 1.80. Analysts estimate a probability of 55.6% for this handicap to succeed based on recent performances.

Head-to-head statistics reveal an even split in the last ten meetings between the two teams, with each side winning four times. Yet Marseille’s previous victory may give them confidence heading into this match.

Habib Beye noted concerns about Mason Greenwood’s fitness ahead of the clash—he has been limited due to injury from previous matches. “It’s been two games that he’s played with a lot of pain; we can’t put him in danger,” Beye said.

The match kicks off at 20:45 on April 26, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal moment for both teams in Ligue 1.

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