Our prediction: Nice will not lose against Marseille and there will be fewer than 2.5 goals (2.15).
Although the “Atal, Beka-Beka, or Galtier affairs” may potentially have an influence on the sporting side, I believe that Nice will remain the only undefeated team in Ligue 1 after this ninth matchday. Marseille may have just won 3-0 against Le Havre, but they have still not managed to secure an away victory, despite playing with a numerical advantage against Metz (2-2) and Nantes (1-1). Furthermore, they suffered defeats against Paris (4-0) and Monaco (3-2). Even though Marseille have only lost once in their last six away matches against Nice, I suggest betting on a draw (1N) and fewer than 2.5 goals in this game, in an attempt to double your bet. As for a straight result, I can see a draw (3.20) or even a 0-0 scoreline (8.50). Despite the attacking duo of Moffi and Laborde, Nice have only scored three goals at the Allianz Riviera and have conceded just one. Finally, Nice have earned more points away from home (10) than at home (6), with a win against Strasbourg and three draws against Lille (1-1), Lyon (0-0), and Brest (0-0). Convinced?
Reliability: 50%
Other bets on Nice – Marseille:
Safe bet: fewer than 3 goals in the match (1.39)
Riskier bet: draw (3.20)
Goal scorer: no goal scorer (8.50)
Riskier bet: 0-0 at halftime and 1N at the end (3.35)
Other options:
Rodez to beat Bastia (1.90)
Grenoble to beat Valenciennes (1.90)
Guingamp to beat Quevilly-Rouen (1.90)
Total odds for the four bets of the day: 14.75
Bet on Nice – Marseille here.
Christophe Paillet, RMC Sport Journalist
