French League
2013-03-15 - Olympique Marseille vs AC Ajaccio
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : France Ligue 1
Venue: Stade Velodrome
Friday 15th March 2013 – Kickoff time 20:30
Match Preview :
Marseille will hope to keep their push for Champions League going when they welcome Ajaccio to the Stade Velodrome on Friday night. In their last match, Marseille, played out a goalless draw with Lyon.
Marseille has played 13 France Ligue 1 matches this season on Stade Velodrome. On home ground Marseille has won 8, drawn 2 and lost 3 matches. They have won four out of their five home games played.
On the other hand, Ajaccio has played 28 France Ligue 1 matches this season away from home. On their travels, Ajaccio has won 3, drawn 9 and lost 16 matches.
Ajaccio won their last match against Lorient but that was at home. Ronald Zubar was on target as they bounced back after back to back defeats to Bastia and Lille. But for this match it will take a huge effort from Ajaccio to even come away with a draw on Friday evening. The visitors will miss out on Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi for two to three weeks with an ankle injury.
Form :
Marseille - D W L W D
Ajaccio - W L L D W
Recent Home Form :
Marseille :
03.03.2013 Marseille – Troyes 2-1
16.02.2013 Marseille – Valenciennes 1-0
03.02.2013 Marseille – Nancy 0-1
19.01.2013 Marseille – Montpellier 3-2
Recent Away Form :
Ajaccio :
02.03.2013 Bastia – Ajaccio 1-0
16.02.2013 Brest – Ajaccio 1-1
26.01.2013 Evian Thonon Gaillard – Ajaccio 1-1
11.01.2013 Paris SG – Ajaccio 0-0
Team News :
Marseille Team News :
Marseille's Benoit Cheyrou is still a doubt with a thigh problem, while Jeremy Morel could also miss out with a leg injury. Other then that, Morgan Amalfitano is also doubtful with a knee complaint, and Pape M'Bow is stil some way to returning to action.
Ajaccio Team News :
Matthieu Chalme, Benjamin Andre and Dennis Oliech are all still suspended, while Damien Tiberi, David Oberhauser and Fousseni Diawara are all still unavailable for the visitors.
And despite welcoming back Adrian Mutu into the side it is difficult to see how they can even come away with a point here.
Predictions :
Interestingly, in last 4 meetings with Ajaccio it has ended under 2.5 goals in all competitions. Also added to the fact that Ajaccio's last 4 away games also ended under 2.5 goals and fulastly, in 5 of Marseille's last 6 games in Ligue 1 it also ended under 2.5 goals, I strongly believe that it will end Under 2.5 goals in this match.
Oh and Ajaccio have also failed to win in their last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
Needless to say, go for Under 2.5 goals here.
The Pick :
Marseille 1-0 [or 2-0] Ajaccio
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Under 2.5 Goals with Pinnacle Sports. [Main Bet]
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for Marseille and give the 1 Ball.
