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Thursday, 30 July 2026

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Marseille vs Nimes Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.34 expected goals for Marseille and 1.60 for Nimes, a combined total of 2.94. That distribution gives Nimes the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 57% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

67.8% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.34 – 1.60

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Marseille home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Nimes away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Nimes to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 32% / 24% / 44% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.34 goals for Marseille and 1.60 for Nimes, a combined 2.94 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Marseille win32%
Draw24%
Nimes win44%

Double chance 1X

56%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

68%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals79%
Over 2.5 goals57%
Over 3.5 goals34%
Both teams to score59%

Correct score

  • 1–111.3%
  • 1–29.1%
  • 0–18.4%
  • 2–17.6%
  • 1–07.1%

Recent form

Marseille

  • 2026-10-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Estac Troyes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris Saint Germain · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Beşiktaş · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Rennes · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris FC · 2-3 (L)

Nimes

  • 2026-10-03T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Hyères · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Hauts Lyonnais · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Troyes II · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Lyon Duchere · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-29T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Fréjus St-Raphaël · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 67.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 57%.

A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.