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Angers vs Marseille: Predictions, Odds, and Free Bets
After losing 4 out of their first 6 games this season, Angers has finally managed to get a couple of wins under their belt. Those were important wins to get the team out of the relegation zone, especially after an impressive triumph away to Nice. However, a further challenge awaits, as Angers will host Marseille, one of only three teams currently undefeated after 8 rounds of matches.
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Both Teams to Score – NO
Marseille has one of the best defenses in the league allowing only 5 goals in 8 matches, that was even more evident in their last five matches when they conceded only 2 goals. Angers on the other hand struggles in front of an away goal, they scored only 9 goals this term while conceding a league-leading 18. The last time these teams met in Angers, the score was nil to nil.
Marseille to Win
Marseille has been in great form since Igor Tudor took over the team, they have 6 wins out of 8 matches, with a couple of draws. They have been consistent on both sides of the field, scoring 16 goals which is one of the best marks in the league. Their defenses have also been top-notch since the start of the season. For Tudor's side, a two-week international break came at the right time as the team was starting to struggle physically playing Champions League in midweek after tough matches in League 1. In the last 5 matches of these teams, Marseille won twice, Angers came up victorious on a single occasion while two games ended in a draw.
Everything you need to know about Angers vs Marseille
Last Five - Angers
13/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lille
Angers
1
0
L
05/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lens
Angers
2
1
L
30/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Monaco
Angers
2
0
L
23/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Rennes
Angers
2
1
L
16/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Toulouse
Angers
3
2
L
Last Five - Marseille
13/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Monaco
Marseille
2
3
W
06/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Marseille
0
1
W
01/11/22
UEFA Champions League UCL
Tottenham
Marseille
2
1
L
29/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Strasbourg
Marseille
2
2
D
26/10/22
UEFA Champions League UCL
Eintracht Frankfurt
Marseille
2
1
L
Finding the right balance
Angers are lacking true firepower up front and have been struggling to score goals. Sofiane Boufal is their leading scorer with 3 goals, but the Moroccan doesn't have much help from the rest of the team. Angers doesn't have financial resources like many of the top clubs, so they are managing their team with a combination of their youngsters and some experienced players. Their age average is 24 years old.
Angers predicted lineup: Fofana, Valery, Hountondji, Blazic, Doumbia, Mendy, Bentaleb, Ounahi, Hunou, Boufal, Sima.
There weren't many problems for Igor Tudor these past two months playing Ligue 1, but some issues arose playing in the Champions League. Tudor knows he needs to have a balanced team to fight on separate fronts, but so far he only manages to fulfill his goals on the home front. Alexis Sanchez scored 4 goals proving that he is a good addition to this team coming earlier this summer from Inter Milan.
Marseille predicted lineup: Lopez, Kolasinac, Balerdi, Mbemba, Gigot, Veretout, Rongier, Clauss, Harit, Gudendouzi, Sanchez.
Team News:
Angers: Ulrick Eneme-Ella will miss the match through injury.
Marseille: Eric Bailly suffered an injury while Nuno Tavares is suspended.
Angers vs Marseille Questions & Answers
- When is the kick-off? – The match will be played on Friday, September 30th at 20:00 BST (21:00 CET)
- What was the score when the teams last played? – – Marseille 5-2 Angers
- Where is the game being played? – Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers
