French League
2013-03-10 - Olympique Lyonnais vs Marseille
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : French Ligue 1
Venue: Stade de Gerland
Sunday 10th March 2013 – Kickoff time 21:00
Match Preview :
Match of the week in the French League as Lyon currently in 2nd spot welcome the visit of Marseille in 3rd spot and both these teams are fighting for Champions League positions.
Lyon coach Remi Garde admits victory over Ligue 1 title rivals Marseille is important but it will not decide everything come Sunday night. After PSG won last night, Lyon are now five points behind league leaders Paris St Germain and only three ahead of Marseille going into this match. with ten games to go.
Garde admitted that while it is important for both teams to get the win here, nevertheless there are still ten matches to go before the season comes to an end. However, Lyon's form has been inconsistent in recent weeks, with two wins, two defeats and a draw since the start of last month.
Despite this, Lyon remain second, but Garde knows now is the time they start to improve and tighten things up. He said: ``The idea is to be consistent. We do not care too much about others. If we keep this rate of two points per game, we will not be far off."
Meanwhile, Marseille coach Elie Baup is hoping to avoid a repeat of the 4-1 defeat by Lyon at the end of November when they last met. He said that they have quality on their side and he does expect it to be an open game when both sides meet tonight.
Recent home form:
Lyon :
24.02.2013 Lyon – Lorient 3-1
10.02.2013 Lyon – Lille 1-3
18.01.2013 Lyon – Evian Thonon Gaillard 0-0
22.12.2012 Lyon – Nice 3-0
12.12.2012 Lyon – Nancy 1-1
Recent Away Form:
Marseille:
24.02.2013 Paris SG – Marseille 2-0
10.02.2013 Evian Thonon Gaillard – Marseille 1-1
26.01.2013 Rennes – Marseille 2-2
13.01.2013 Sochaux – Marseille 3-1
15.12.2012 Toulouse – Marseille 0-1
Team News :
Lyon Team News :
Defender Anthony Reveillere is Lyon's only doubt for the match due to a groin strain while Yoann Gourcuff looks set to be in the side after he had trained with the team.
Predictions :
Go for this match to end in a DRAW.
The Pick :
Lyon 1-1 Marseille
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for the DRAW. [Main Bet]
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Marseille and accept the 1/4 ball.
