Game: MARSEILLE vs AJAX AMSTERDAM
Type: UEFA CUP
Date: 12 March, 2009
PREVIEW
Marseille scraped through to the round of 16 by beating FC Twente 7-6 on penalties. They now face another Dutch team in the form of Ajax Amsterdam. While they have been unbeaten in their last 4 matches in all competitions and not conceding any goals, it has to be noted that they have as much 1-0 wins as 0-0 draws. Statistically, they have only been able to score an average of 0.60 goals per game in their last 10.
Marseille and Ajax have met in two previous two-legged UEFA club competition ties, with the Dutch outfit prevailing on both occasions. Ajax's showing in four games against Marseille reads W3 D0 L1, and they have won both of their previous away games against the French side. In addition to this, Ajax have lost just one of their eight UEFA Cup games this season, going down 2-1 at Aston Villa in the group stage. That was their only loss in their last five European away games, with the other four ties ending in victories.
KWIK STATS
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AWAY > AJAX AMSTERDAM
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THE PICK
Marseille will be distracted by their upcoming fight against PSG in the run up to the league title. AJAX AMSTERDAM will be banking on their excellent head-to-head record as well as away form to sneak an upset against the French outfit. Go with the visitors on handicap.
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