OGC Nice vs Marseille Prediction 21.10.2023

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Saturday, 21st, October 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Allianz Riviera (Nice)

In the upcoming ninth round of top-flight football, OGC Nice, the only team yet to suffer a loss in Ligue 1, is determined to maintain their unbeaten record. They will be hosting a struggling Olympique de Marseille at the Allianz Riviera, hoping to secure another victory.

OGC Nice has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from a mediocre ninth place finish in the previous season to becoming the biggest surprise of the current 2023-24 French championship. Even the most optimistic supporters could not have predicted that Les Aiglons would secure an impressive second place in the table, accumulating an impressive 16 points after eight rounds of top-tier matches. Their position is just one point behind the current leaders, Monaco. What makes Francesco Farioli’s team stand out is their unbeaten record, with four wins and an equal number of draws.

After a successful summer transfer window and the addition of several new players, Marseille was seen as a serious contender to PSG in the title race. However, the beginning of the season proved to be disappointing for Les Olympiens, leading to an unexpected change in management. Marcelino, who had only been in charge for seven games, was replaced by Gennaro Gattuso. Despite losing 2-3 to Monaco, despite being in the lead twice, and a dramatic 2-2 draw against Brighton, where they squandered a two-goal advantage, Marseille finally found their footing under the guidance of the passionate Italian. They secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Le Havre just before the international break.

OGC Nice vs Marseille Betting Tips: BTTS

OGC Nice had a slow start to the season, but they have improved and won four out of their last five games. They have even beaten strong teams like PSG and Monaco. This Saturday, they will face Marseille and hope to continue their success against top teams. However, Marseille should not be underestimated, despite their recent struggles, as they had a convincing victory over OGC Nice in their last meeting.

Additionally, the Red-Blacks have appeared shaky on the field of late, which leads us to steer clear of a final outcome and instead focus on the goal market, as we believe both teams will manage to light up the scoreboard at least once during the match. While Nice has kept their net untouched in four of the last five matches, taking a broader perspective reveals that three of those four “clean sheets” were achieved against teams with limited offensive capabilities. Marseille certainly doesn’t fall into the category of those mentioned teams, as they boast a potent attacking line and are capable of hitting the back of the net 2-3 times. Unfortunately, their defense leaves much room for concern, as evidenced by the fact that they’ve conceded three or more goals in three consecutive outings. Anticipating that both sides will be gunning for victory and considering that the BTTS bet has been successful in four of the last five meetings, it’s shaping up to be a heated encounter at Allianz Riviera, with the net likely to bulge at both ends.