Super Eagles winger Moses Simon and his Nantes teammates are gearing up for a pivotal clash against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome this Sunday, aiming to build on their recent victory over RC Lens. Here is a correct score prediction.
Marseille, currently second in the league, are acutely aware of the need to secure a win to keep pace with Paris Saint-Germain, who lead the table by 13 points.
The hosts, under the guidance of Marco De Zerbi, suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat to Auxerre last weekend and will be eager to bounce back against Nantes.
Despite their inconsistent campaign, Nantes' win against Lens was only their fifth of the campaign, but their nine draws have been crucial in maintaining their league position as they seek to earn more points against Marseille.
Score prediction: Marseille vs. Nantes
Under De Zerbi, Marseille's attacking style has been highly effective, making them the second-highest scoring team in the league with 50 goals in 23 matches.
Mason Greenwood has also been a standout performer, scoring 14 goals this season.
However, Nantes has the fourth-leakiest defense in Ligue 1, having conceded 40 goals in 23 matches.
Given Marseille's offensive prowess and Nantes' defensive vulnerabilities, the hosts appear poised to secure victory.
Prediction: Marseille 2-0 Nantes
Moses Simon's impact at Nantes this season
Moses Simon has been a key player for Nantes in a challenging Ligue 1 season. Despite sustaining an injury in training, the 29-year old recovered in time to start against RC Lens last weekend.
He repaid his manager's faith by scoring Nantes' second goal in a 3-1 victory, easing their relegation worries.
This goal brought his season tally to six, along with seven assists, placing him among the league's top assist providers.
As Nantes prepare to face Marseille, they will once again rely on Simon's direct running and ability to challenge defenders to drive their attack.
