LiontipsMarseille vs Angers: Predictions (odds 2.15) and Betting Tips for the French Championship Match on October 4, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
This season, Marseille has been showcasing formidable performances. In the previous campaign, the Provençals finished in eighth place and missed out on European competition. Clearly, the management is intent on avoiding a repeat of that outcome.
Roberto De Zerbi's squad kicked off the new season on a positive note. They secured four wins and played one draw in their first five matches. However, in the latest round, they faced an unexpected setback. In a match against Strasbourg, the Southern team appeared uncharacteristic. At times, players receiving the ball struggled to make decisive plays. The result was a narrow defeat of 0-1, marking their first loss of the season.
Marseille's playing style relies heavily on ball possession. The success in the early rounds has come from controlling the game and executing smooth, measured attacks. There is no reason to alter their tactics, as this strategy has consistently yielded points.
Injuries and Suspensions
Merlin, Meïté, Blanco, Mumbanya, Rongier, and Nadir are injured and will not be available for selection.
Notable Betting Trends
Marseille has not lost on home turf for four consecutive matches
In their last four home games, the Provençals scored at least twice
In three of their last four home matches, the Southern team did not concede a goal
Projected Lineup: Rulli - Murillo, Cornelius, Brassier, Lirola - Højbjerg, Kondogbia - Greenwood, Harit, Luis Enrique - Vahi.
Current Form
After a strong performance last season in League 2, Angers has made its way back to League 1. However, the start of the current campaign has been poor with only two points gathered in six matches, leaving them at the bottom of the standings.
Under coach Alexandre Dujour, the team remains the only one yet to claim a victory this season. Their upcoming match will be tough as they face one of the league leaders away from home. A silver lining for the visitors is that they don’t bunker down in their own penalty area and aim to play attacking football. This is evidenced by the fact that they have scored in each of their last four matches.
There isn't a standout player for the visitors in the upcoming encounter. Despite occupying the last place in the league, the coaching staff isn't altering their strategy. An open style of play may help them compete for points against clubs in the lower part of the table. Facing an opponent among the leaders, a draw would be regarded as a significant achievement.
Injuries and Suspensions
Kalumba, Sherif, Ekome, and Lopi are currently injured.
Betting Trends to Note
Angers has failed to win their last five away matches
In their last nine away games, Angers has conceded goals
The visitors have scored in their last four matches
Projected Lineup: Fofana – Arcus, Biumla, Lefort, Hanning – Aholu, Belkebla – El Melali, Abdelli, Allewina – Belkhdim.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
The last encounter ended with this scoreline
9.60Bet «Marseille» to score in both halves
This bet has been successful in the last three face-offs
2.10Bet «Angers» to score in the first half
In two of the last four encounters, «Angers» scored during the first 45 minutes
2.75Bet Draw in the first half
This bet has been profitable in three of the last four meetings
3.80Tip and bets
In their last four national league matches, Angers scored one goal in each game. Moreover, Marseille failed to keep a clean sheet in five out of six matches this season. It's also noteworthy that in the last three encounters at the Velodrome, both teams found the net. It all points to both the home and away teams likely scoring in this upcoming clash.
Our prediction is both teams to score with odds of 2.15
Match Outcome Bet
In their last two face-offs at home, Marseille has secured wins against Angers by margins of several goals. On average, the visitors concede two goals per game and score less than one. We believe that Marseille's winning streak will continue.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1.5) on Marseille with odds of 1.61
Corner Bet
In the last three matchups, Marseille has consistently delivered at least three more corners than Angers. The hosts' attacking play has been significantly stronger, so we anticipate another solid victory for the home team in terms of corner kicks.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-2.5) on corners for Marseille with odds of 1.70
