Marseille (fifth, 54 points) will hope to take advantage of any slip of Saint-Etienne in fourth place, but must continue to win in Ligue 1 and the next is a home match against Nantes (13, 40 points). The hosts have won their last two league games and have only lost twice in 11 Ligue 1 games. They are still the fifth best scoring team in the division (52 goals), although their defense has already leaked 44 goals. However, their form at home is quite impressive, as the team won five of their last six league games at home.
They have lost only twice at home this season in Ligue 1 and were previously the two top sides of the division. The Nantes enter this match 12 points above the relegation zone and a three-game winning streak could have done enough to put them in the safety zone of the central table. However, they have fought away from home throughout the season and only 30% of their points (12 of 40) have left home. They have lost three of their last four away trips and have won just once in their last ten out-of-the-game Ligue 1 games.
Marseille is caught in a bitter battle for fourth place with Saint-Etienne and needs a victory to continue the pressure. Although their general form has been poor, they have been impressive at home. Fortunately for them, Nantes has been very poor away from home and that should play in their hands. The home team must win this match without worries.
