Marseille vs Nantes – Preview and betting tips

The opening game of the 15th fixture in Ligue 1 will take place today from 19:30, UK Time, and will put face to face Marseille and Nantes, two teams that are in a very good form at the moment.

Marseille are still leading the table, despite they lost two of the least four league matches. OM have a total of 31 points and an impressive goal difference of 30-13, being one point ahead PSG and four ahead Lyon. They had seven points in front, but PSG recorded an excellent run. OM ticked six victories in the last six home league matches.

Nantes are also in a good form, proof that they are coming after five fixtures without defeat in Ligue 1, with two victories and three draws. They are on the fourth place at the moment, with 24 points in their account and a good goal difference, 13-9. Nantes have the best defence in France and when it comes about away matches they are on the third position in Ligue 1 from this point of view, with 11 points won out 18.

Last season Marseille won only one point against Nantes after 0-1 here and 1-1 away. Their last victory against Nantes at Stade Velodrome took place in 2009, 2-0.

Prediction: 1 @ 1.53
Marseille have the advantage of the own fans and they are very strong at Stade Velodrom, as we saw this campaign. the odds are ok right now for this bet, but their mission will not be an easy one.