Saturday 04/10/2014, 21:30, France Ligue 1, Round 9, Caen vs Marseille
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Caen has rejoined the top French teams but if they don't make adjustments soon, it is very likely that they will relegate back to Ligue 2 at the end of the regular season. Meanwhile, Marseille is flying high and everything seems to be going their way, after Bordeaux suffered a shocking defeat yesterday. Both teams are highly motivated to win this fixture, but the hosts have the option of a draw as well, because a point against the leaders would mean a great deal.
Caen vs Marseille Odds
Caen 3.85, Draw 3.30, Marseille 2.05
Caen vs Marseille Tips
Caen is going to be without three players, but the good news is that they've been without them for most of the time this season. Two defenders and one striker are not going to featuring the starting formation and this means that manager Garande will have very few options. Players need to avoid injuries and suspensions, so it is only fair to assume that the hosts will play overly cautious in the first half.
The team showed some signs of improvement over the last three weeks and managed to draw twice in three games, only losing to reigning champions PSG. They didn't pose too many problems upfront, but defended with all lines and has two great scoring opportunities, both on counterattack.
This is something that Marseille should be aware of, because the visitors have been taking too many chances recently. They were lucky enough to win against St. Etienne, a team that deliberately conceded ball possession but was very dangerous when its midfielders got the chance to intercept the ball.
On the bright side, the visitors have no players injured or suspended and they are not going to play in European competitions anytime soon. Fatigue shouldn't be factored in and we can expect Marseille to throw everything they've got at Caen, in an attempt of consolidating their position at the top of Ligue 1.
Key Facts
- Marseille won six games in a row and managed to keep a clean sheet in three of them.
- Caen won twice this season, each time on the road, while losing all three games played in front of their fans.
Caen vs Marseille Prediction
There is no better moment for Marseille to push forward than tonight, when they face a team struggling heavily to win home games. Even if it were at full strength, Caen players would be the underdogs but with three of them missing, the hosts are probably going to get overwhelmed. The odds are tempting if you choose to place the wager with Pinnacle Sports, with current value standing at 2.05.
Bet: Marseille @ 2.05 with Pinnacle Sports
