LiontipsMarseille vs Ajaccio. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Marseille are still chasing the top-placed PSG in Ligue 1. Teams were tied on points for a long time, but a draw against Rennes (1:1) left the White-Blues at the 2nd spot in two points behind PSG.
Igor Tudor's men seemed to prefer Ligue 1 to the Champions League at the start. In two first rounds of the European competition Marseille took two defeats. Southerners were beaten by tough opponents - to Tottenham (0:2) and Eintracht (1:0). However, in the third round French team managed to beat the top-placed team in a group - Sporting (4:1).
Unlike Marseille, Ajaccio got off to a terrible start in Ligue 1. Club is currently at the bottom of the standings with just four points to their name. But nothing is over for the Bears - two teams above have only one and two points more. But it won't be easy for Olivier Pantaloni's men to climb higher.
Team got only one victory since the start of the season. Ajaccio managed to beat Brest in one of the latest matches (1:0). However, visitors lost the majority of their other matches.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Two latest head-to-head games ended in a 3:1 score
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In three of four latest matches first half ended on level terms
СтавкаBoth teams to score - yes
In three of five latest matches of Marseille both teams scored
Tip and bets
We are not expecting a high-scoring performance from the teams tonight. Even Ajaccio might be able to score. Marseille will play in the Champions League soon. Opponents should be able to score more than two goals.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
Marseille have no right to lose this game. Team is fighting for the top spot and still has a chance to catch PSG. Tudor's men should be able to get the three points in the match against the team from the bottom of the standings.
Our second bet - Handicap (-1.5) on Marseille
