Champions League
2010-11-23 - Spartak Moscow vs Marseille
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Both sides are looking to secure second spot in this Group F when they clash tonight knowing that Chelsea needs a point against MSK Zilina to advance as group winners.
Spartak will aim to record the double over Marseille now as their initial clash saw Spartak recorded their first ever win on French soil as a late own goal by Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta gave the Russian side their first victory in 11 attempts.
However, Marseille then lost to Chelsea but managed back-to-back wins over Zilina - smashing the Slovakians 7-0 to set a new away record in the Champions League.
And with Spartak facing Zilina in their final group game, Marseille knows they need to get the win here against Spartak Moscow.
The home side Spartak Moscow come into the game on the back of a disappointing defeat to city rivals CSKA at the weekend. That defeat in the derby ended Spartak's ten-match unbeaten run in the league as Valeri Karpin's men went down 3-1, despite leading at one stage.
Meanwhile, Marseille beat Toulouse 1-0 on Saturday as a late goal from Andre Ayew leaves them fifth in their domestic league.
As for the team news, Alex limped off with a thigh muscle injury at Rubin Kazan and has not featured ever since. On the other hand, Ari has not played since suffering a left thigh injury against Zenit St Petersburg back in October.
They will also not have Sergei Parshivlyuk who has been ruled out for the rest of the group stage after suffering knee ligament damage in the second half of the 0-0 draw at Sibir in October.
Kirill Kombarov continues to train separately as he recovers from an ankle injury that has kept him out of action since July and he will be out of this clash as well.
For Marseille, Edouard Cisse returned against Monaco in the French League Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Guingamp in back in October. Benoit Cheyrou has not played since that match due to a groin injury.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Heinze missed the Monaco clash with a calf problem but returned for the 1-1 home draw against Lens on 13th November.
Take Spartak Moscow on level ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Spartak Moscow 1-0 Marseille
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Spartak Moscow to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Spartak Moscow on level ball here. (main bet)
