At the Allianz Riviera on 21 November 2025, Nice welcome Marseille in a Friday night Ligue 1 matchup that brings urgency for both sides - but for different reasons. Marseille aim to maintain pressure on PSG in the title race, while Nice look to halt a worrying decline marked by inconsistency and a run of defeats before the international break.
Nice Searching for Stability After Another Downturn
Nice’s season has been defined by abrupt swings in form, with strong spells immediately followed by damaging slumps. The latest example came just before the break, as the team entered a run of three consecutive losses in all competitions, including a disappointing defeat to one of the league’s weaker sides. Confidence has dipped, defensive errors have resurfaced, and momentum has evaporated - issues that rarely resolve themselves instantly after a pause for national-team duties. At home, Nice remain capable of dangerous moments, but their structural fragility continues to invite trouble.
Marseille Pushing to Keep Pace with PSG
Marseille, meanwhile, continue to deliver a strong campaign under Roberto De Zerbi. Sitting second in the table, they are very much alive in the title conversation, relying on dynamic attacking patterns, high pressing, and wide positional rotations that often generate heavy scoring matches. While Marseille are not always flawless away from home, they tend to play with ambition regardless of venue - a trait that increases both their threat and their exposure. Against a Nice side struggling defensively, Marseille’s offensive flow should translate into chances.
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Given Nice’s recent instability and Marseille’s aggressive attacking style, this fixture sets up well for an open match with multiple scoring opportunities. Both teams carry enough quality to contribute to the goal tally, and the defensive vulnerabilities on either side add further fuel to that expectation.
