Marseille have a golden opportunity to temporarily claim Ligue 1’s summit when they travel to the Allianz Riviera on Friday evening. While Nice endure a miserable three-match losing streak, Roberto De Zerbi’s men are in red-hot form and sit just two points behind Paris Saint-Germain, ready to pounce on any slip-up from the champions.
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Nice vs Marseille: Match Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Nice vs Marseille |
| Competition | Ligue 1 – Matchday 13 |
| Date | Friday, November 22, 2025 |
| Venue | Allianz Riviera, Nice |
| Nice Position | 9th (Lost last 3 matches) |
| Marseille Position | 2nd (2 points behind PSG) |
| Nice Home Record | 2W in last 2, unbeaten in 5 |
| H2H at Riviera | Nice won last 2 meetings (2-0 aggregate) |
Nice’s November Nightmare
Franck Haise’s side are in crisis mode, suffering three consecutive defeats across all competitions without earning a single point in November. The pattern is concerning: Le Gym have scored first in their last two matches but collapsed as games progressed, suggesting fitness or tactical adjustments issues.
However, home comforts offer hope. Nice remain unbeaten in five straight league matches at the Allianz Riviera this season, winning their last two. Dating back to last campaign, they’ve triumphed in seven of nine home fixtures, losing only once—a 1-0 defeat to Toulouse. That fortress mentality will be crucial against title-chasing Marseille.
Remarkably, Nice have dominated recent home encounters with OM, winning the last two meetings without conceding a goal. That psychological edge could prove invaluable for a team desperately seeking confidence restoration. Under Haise, Nice have never lost three successive league matches—a defeat on Friday would represent their first such streak since April 2023.
Mohamed-Ali Cho finally broke his Ligue 1 scoring drought with a goal against Metz, though it wasn’t enough to prevent another loss. The 22-year-old’s return to form could be timely.
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Marseille’s Title Charge Gathers Momentum
While European competitions have tormented Les Olympiens, their domestic form is championship-caliber. Marseille enter this clash on a three-match Ligue 1 unbeaten run, conceding zero goals throughout November’s league fixtures. That defensive solidity, combined with the league’s most potent attack (28 goals), makes them formidable opponents.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men have collected maximum points in three of their last four away matches, conceding one goal or fewer in all three victories. With 25 points after a third of the season, they’ve improved on last year’s pace by two points—a significant margin in title races.
The attacking trio firing on all cylinders against Brest: Angel Gomes, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Mason Greenwood all found the net in the 3-0 demolition. Greenwood’s eight league goals leave him just one behind Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli in the golden boot race, providing additional motivation.
However, away form contains a worrying caveat—only six of Marseille’s 28 goals came on the road. They’ve failed to score in two away fixtures this season, highlighting potential vulnerability when away from the raucous Vélodrome atmosphere.
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Recent Form Analysis
Nice Ligue 1: D-W-W-W-L-L (Current 3-match losing streak all competitions)
Marseille Ligue 1: W-W-L-D-W-W (3-match unbeaten run, 0 goals conceded in November)
Team News & Injury Updates
Nice Absences:
- Youssouf Ndayishimiye – Out (ACL injury)
- Mohamed Abdelmonem – Out (ACL injury)
- Dante – Out (Knee)
- Moise Bombito – Out (Lower leg)
Expected XI: Bulka; Clauss, Todibo, Bard, Mendy; Boudaoui, Thuram; Diop, Cho, Boga; Laborde
Marseille Concerns:
- Amine Gouiri – Doubtful (Back)
- Nayef Aguerd – Doubtful (Groin)
- Hamed Traore – Doubtful (Leg)
- Ulisses Garcia – Available (Returns from suspension)
- Ruben Blanco – Nearing return (Knee)
- Bilal Nadir – Nearing return (Head)
Expected XI: Rulli; Murillo, Balerdi, Cornelius; Merlin, Kondogbia, Rongier, Clauss; Greenwood, Aubameyang, Gomes
Head-to-Head Advantage
Nice’s recent dominance at the Allianz Riviera adds intrigue to this encounter. While Marseille collected points in two of their last three meetings overall, only one of their last six visits to Southern France yielded maximum points—a 3-0 victory in 2022.
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The Verdict
Despite Nice’s home record and recent success against Marseille at the Riviera, their current form crisis and defensive injuries make them vulnerable. Marseille’s attacking firepower, defensive solidity, and title ambitions should overcome the home advantage. However, expect Nice’s desperation to make this a competitive affair.
Prediction: Nice 1-2 Marseille
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FAQs
Q: Can Marseille really challenge PSG for the Ligue 1 title this season?
A: Marseille’s credentials are legitimate. With 25 points—two more than this stage last season—and the league’s most prolific attack (28 goals), they possess championship quality. However, their away scoring struggles (only 6 goals on the road) and European competition struggles reveal vulnerabilities. If they can maintain defensive solidity while improving away goal output, they have every chance of pushing PSG all the way. Their superior goal difference and momentum make them genuine contenders.
Q: What’s causing Nice’s sudden collapse after their strong start?
A: Nice’s three-match losing streak stems from multiple factors: critical defensive injuries (four key defenders out including veteran Dante), an inability to maintain leads despite scoring first, and possibly fatigue issues given their fade-out patterns. Their squad depth is being tested severely, and losing defensive stalwarts Ndayishimiye and Abdelmonem to ACL injuries has destabilized their previously solid backline. Mental fragility after surrendering leads in consecutive matches has likely eroded confidence, creating a negative spiral that Friday’s home fixture must break.
