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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Aubameyang (B. Pavard) 11'
14' Antoine Mendy
M. Greenwood 33'
Geoffrey Kondogbia 45'+1
HT
M. Greenwood (L. Balerdi) 53'
T. Weah (P. Aubameyang) 58'
63' M. Cho (S. Diop)
68' ↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑M. Sanson
68' ↓ T. Moffi ↑J. Boga
68' ↓ K. Peprah ↑A. Abdi
↓ A. Gomes ↑M. O'Riley 70'
↓ G. Kondogbia ↑B. Nadir 70'
I. Paixao (P. Aubameyang) 74'
77' ↓ S. Diop ↑I. Jansson
↓ L. Balerdi ↑C. Egan-Riley 77'
↓ P. Aubameyang ↑R. Vaz 77'
77' ↓ M. Cho ↑B. Nguene
↓ I. Paixao ↑N. Maupay 89'
Bench Ali Abdi
Gerónimo Rulli Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Antoine Mendy 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
82
Passes
4
Duels
Abdulay Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kojo Peprah Oppong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Charles Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salis Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
68
Entry
Melvin Bard 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Mohamed-Ali Cho 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Teremas Moffi 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Sofiane Diop 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Maxime Dupé 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ali El Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernard Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémie Boga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Jeffrey de Lange
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Timothy Weah
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Benjamin Pavard 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Leonardo Balerdi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Emerson Palmieri
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Geoffrey Kondogbia 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Greenwood 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
5
On Target
9.2
Rating
André Gomes
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Igor Paixão 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ulisses Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt O'Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Mmadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Nice | 1 - 5 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/26/2025 | Nice | 2 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 09/14/2024 | Marseille | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 04/24/2024 | Marseille | 2 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 10/21/2023 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 02/05/2023 | Marseille | 1 - 3 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 08/28/2022 | Nice | 0 - 3 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/20/2022 | Marseille | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 02/09/2022 | Nice | 4 - 1 | Marseille | Coupe de France | Allianz Riviera |
| 10/27/2021 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
Nice Win
Marseille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +21
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -16
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
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Nice
Marseille
Nice
Marseille
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Marseille's Offensive Masterclass Dismantles Nice 5-1
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. At the Allianz Riviera, Marseille delivered a clinical offensive display, overwhelming Nice 5-1 to reinforce their title credentials whilst the hosts plunged deeper into crisis.
Relentless Intensity from the Phocéens
Pierre Aubameyang struck early via Benjamin Pavard's assist in the 11th minute, setting the tone for an utterly dominant performance. Mason Greenwood doubled the lead at 33 minutes, then added a second after Lucas Balerdi's pass at the 53rd mark. Marseille's 11 shots on target versus Nice's seven told the story of a team operating at a different level entirely. Combined goalkeeper heroics—12 saves across both sides—underscored the relentless barrage.
The Balance Shattered in Ten Minutes
The match's outcome crystallised between minutes 53 and 63. Greenwood's brace opened the floodgates; Thierry Weah pounced at 58 minutes from Aubameyang's pass, seemingly putting the contest beyond reach. Mohamed-Ali Cho offered Nice a glimmer at 63 minutes, but Igor Paixão restored Marseille's five-goal cushion at 74. Greenwood's performance—two goals, three key passes, 9.2 rating—epitomised the Intensity that overwhelmed the hosts.
Title Race Credentials Reinforced
Marseille's 28 points from 13 matches keeps them firmly in second, within striking distance of the summit. Nice, languishing in ninth on 17 points, faces a genuine relegation battle. This defeat—their third in four—exposes alarming fragility. Jeffrey de Lange's six saves for Marseille proved decisive in preventing an even heavier scoreline.
Key Questions
What made Mason Greenwood the standout performer?
His brace and three key passes orchestrated Marseille's dominance. He was the focal point of their 11 shots on target.
What caused this goal-fest spectacle?
Three goals in ten minutes (53–63) broke all resistance. Marseille's 2.86 xG dwarfed Nice's 1.19—superior quality prevailed.
What does this defeat mean for Nice's season?
With 17 points and a 1-5 thrashing, Nice faces genuine relegation danger. Form and defensive stability have collapsed.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Greenwood's Lethal Form Meets Nice's Desperate Stand
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A six-pointer in disguise: Nice, 11th and sinking, faces Marseille's title machine at the Allianz Riviera, where survival and ambition collide.
The Setup
Nice are drowning. Four consecutive defeats have left them gasping at 17 points, clinging to form that has evaporated entirely. Marseille arrive as conquerors—third with 29 points, they've won half their away fixtures and boast a devastating +20 goal difference. The balance is brutally skewed. This isn't a contest between equals; it's a survival fight against a team operating at another level. The stakes couldn't be sharper: Nice need points to escape the trap, while Marseille hunt European football.
Key Battle
Mason Greenwood versus Yehvann Diouf—the predator against the last line of defence. Greenwood is in a different stratosphere: five goals in three matches, averaging 7.7 per game. Diouf, meanwhile, has become Nice's lifeline with 22 saves across five outings and a penalty stop. Whoever dominates this duel—the sharpness of Marseille's attack or the desperation of Nice's rearguard—will decide the evening.
Our Prediction
Marseille 2-1. Sofiane Diop gives Nice false hope early, but Greenwood and Robinio Vaz flip the script in the second half. Nice claw one back—Diouf keeps them honest—but Marseille's control is suffocating.