Game: MARSEILLE vs VALENCIENNES
Type: France Ligue 1
Date: 7 March, 2009
PREVIEW
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In-form Valenciennes visits Marseille on a 10 match unbeaten run which has seen them haul themselves up to 16th position, only 2pts above the safety zone. This is in contrast to the start of the season where they had only won 2 matches in the first 16. Since then, they have tightened their defense and averaged a meagre 0.50 goals per match in their last 10, which is no mean feat. In addition to this, they have also won their last 7 away matches on asian handicap!
Marseille will also be buoyed by their recent upturn in form, shutting out their opponents in 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions. This stats has seen them maintaining their current 3rd position in the league. They are also still in the UEFA Cup competition, and will face Ajax Amsterdam next during the midweek. An interesting point to note is the following week's fixture where they will be clashing with PSG, who currently sits just a point above them on 2nd place.
KWIK STATS
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HOME team
Form: Unbeaten in last 3, not conceded in last 3, Played under 2.5 goals in last 11.
Last 5 on handicap: WWLLW
AWAY team
Form: Unbeaten in last 10, not conceded in last 3, Played under 2.5 goals in last 8.
Last 5 on handicap: WWWLW
PICK
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MARSEILLE to end Valenciennes' 10 match unbeaten run.
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