OM's defensive resilience has been nothing short of remarkable, conceding only once in six games at Stade Vélodrome this season. This solitary goal came early on matchday one against Stade de Reims, courtesy of Junya Ito's strike within the first ten minutes. Remarkably, no other team across the big five European leagues in 2023-24 has shipped fewer goals on their home turf.

Marseille's defensive solidity has been unparalleled in Ligue 1. Their impressive defensive record, conceding merely one goal at home, places them alongside OGC Nice at the top of the defensive charts, ahead of teams like Real Betis, Valencia CF, LOSC, and even Real Madrid.

A remarkable statistic supporting OM's defensive prowess is their impressive 530-minute run without conceding a goal at Stade Vélodrome in the top-flight, a feat only eclipsed by OGC Nice, who currently boast a 540-minute streak. Additionally, within the league, only Nice has trailed for fewer minutes at home than OM.

This defensive strength at home has translated into great results for Gennaro Gattuso's side, securing 14 out of their 17 points at home. With an outstanding 82% of their total points accumulated from home fixtures, OM stands as the team with the highest proportion of home points in the league this season.

Looking ahead, OM's upcoming home fixtures are against lower-ranked opponents, OL and Clermont Foot, which provide an excellent opportunity to further bolster their home dominance and extend their impressive defensive record at Stade Vélodrome.

In conclusion, OM's defensive force at Stade Vélodrome not only underscores their solid backline but also highlights the key role played by their home advantage in securing crucial points in the ongoing Ligue 1 campaign.