Olympique Marseille vs Nantes: match statistics
Olympique Marseille presents a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts sit in 3rd place with an impressive record of winning 75% of home matches, scoring an average of 3 goals per game while conceding just 1. Marseille dominates in possession (62%) and shot efficiency (20% conversion), maintaining excellent form with a streak of four consecutive home victories. Nantes finds itself in the relegation zone in 17th position, with a disastrous away record: only 13% wins, 50% losses, and an average of just 0.75 goals scored per match against 1.63 conceded. The disparity in offensive quality (xG: 1.84 vs 0.9) and defense (xGA: 1.04 vs 1.96) clearly points to the hosts' dominance. Considering the visitors' poor form (0.8 points per game in the last 5 meetings) and the fact that Nantes fails to score in 50% of away matches, everything points to a secure victory for Olympique Marseille.
Olympique Marseille vs Nantes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Olympique Marseille played against Nantes in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Olympique Marseille has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Nantes has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Olympique Marseille scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 0.94. Nantes scores 0.88 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Olympique Marseille's games and 50% of Nantes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 44%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Marseille has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.02 per game. Olympique Marseille takes 14.3 shots per game, while Nantes takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Olympique Marseille leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.44 goals per game after halftime. Nantes leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Olympique Marseille's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Nantes, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.85 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Olympique Marseille presents a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The hosts sit in 3rd place with an impressive record of winning 75% of home matches, scoring an average of 3 goals per game while conceding just 1. Marseille dominates in possession (62%) and shot efficiency (20% conversion), maintaining excellent form with a streak of four consecutive home victories. Nantes finds itself in the relegation zone in 17th position, with a disastrous away record: only 13% wins, 50% losses, and an average of just 0.75 goals scored per match against 1.63 conceded. The disparity in offensive quality (xG: 1.84 vs 0.9) and defense (xGA: 1.04 vs 1.96) clearly points to the hosts' dominance. Considering the visitors' poor form (0.8 points per game in the last 5 meetings) and the fact that Nantes fails to score in 50% of away matches, everything points to a secure victory for Olympique Marseille.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Olympique Marseille | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Olympique Marseille is 400% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Olympique Marseille · 0.4 pts / game - Nantes
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Olympique Marseille is 156% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Olympique Marseille · 0.88 goals / game - Nantes
Olympique Marseille is 86% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Olympique Marseille · 1.75 goals / game - Nantes
Olympique Marseille scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 meczów).
Nantes scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Olympique Marseille keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Olympique Marseille
Over / Under - Nantes
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Olympique Marseille is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Olympique Marseille · 1.25 pts / game - Nantes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Marseille - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Olympique Marseille
Nantes
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Olympique Marseille | Liga | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.19 | 2.85 | ▼ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Olympique Marseille vs Nantes?
The Ligue 1 match finished Olympique Marseille 0:2 Nantes. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Marseille vs Nantes?
Olympique Marseille score 2.25 goals per game on average and Nantes 0.88. The Ligue 1 average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Olympique Marseille's matches and 50% of Nantes's.
What form are Olympique Marseille and Nantes in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Marseille have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Nantes 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olympique Marseille vs Nantes?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Olympique Marseille vs Nantes: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.