LiontipsMarseille vs Saint-Etienne. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
In the previous season Marseille secured the fifth spot in the standings. Team got off to a great start, but slowed down towards the finish and eventually finished the season with 60 points and claimed a Europa League spot. During the summer club appointed Jorge Sampaoli on head coach position and signed Gerson from Flamengo for 25 million euros.
In the first match of the season Provencals recorded a victory in a close match against Montpellier (3:2), but then dropped points in a home match against Bordeaux (2:2). White-Blues are approaching the third round on an 8th position in the league.
Milik will be unavailable for this match due to a knee injury, Lopez is isolated due to coronavirus.
Fans of Saint-Etienne had high expectations for the previous season - team put up an inconsistent performance and finished the season at the lower part of the table. Start of the new season was unsuccessful as well. In the first round Claude Puel's men had a draw against Lorient (1:1) and then put up the same result against Lens (2:2).
In the third round Saints played against the champion. Greens conceded a goal in the first goal, but Saw scored an equalizer five minutes before the final whistle and bring the third consecutive draw to his team.
Moueffek and Sissoko are unavailable for an upcoming match. Abi is isolated due to coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Southerners won 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In two out of four most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Marseille
Tip and bets
Saint-Etienne will probably try to play defensively this time, because a draw at Velodrome is a great result for any team. Marseille, on the other hand, will play for a win. In our opinion, Provencals will be the favourite of this match, their squad is significantly better than the opponent's, plus they are playing great at home.
Our prediction - Marseille to win
In our opinion, we will see a offensive football, which will bring a number of goal opportunities. In five most recent head-to-head matches teams scored no more than two goals, but we think that this streak will be interrupted in this match.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
