OGC Nice is set for a crucial away trip to Marseille this Sunday (8:45 PM CET) for the 31st round of Ligue 1, a match poised to be decisive for both teams. Le Gym, buoyed by their qualification for the Coupe de France final, faces an Olympique de Marseille side in crisis, looking to bounce back after a recent defeat.

Olympique de Marseille, hosting the Aiglons, is currently enduring a difficult period. Following a 2-0 loss to Lorient, OM urgently needs to secure points to keep their Ligue 1 podium aspirations alive. The team will be without several key players for this encounter.

In addition to the long-term absences of Aguerd, Kondogbia, and Egan-Riley, Marseille's coach will not be able to count on Paixao, Gouiri, and Nadir, all unavailable for the reception of OGC Nice. These injuries significantly weaken OM's squad.

On the other hand, OGC Nice arrives in high spirits after brilliantly qualifying for the Coupe de France final by defeating Strasbourg (0-2). This success provides a positive momentum for Le Gym ahead of this Ligue 1 clash.

Regarding the Nice squad, there's good news: Dante and Ndayishimiye, who were absent from the Coupe de France match, have resumed training and could rejoin the squad against OM. However, Adelmonem and Bombito, although close to a return, will still be unavailable. A downside for the club is that Nice supporters are prohibited from traveling for this match.

This duel between Olympique de Marseille and OGC Nice promises to be intense, with different but crucial stakes for each club. OM is playing for a podium spot, while OGC Nice seeks to confirm their good form and consolidate their position in the league.