Marseille is a smart choice

Andre Villas-Boas' side are excellent soccer tips for tomorrow to take another step towards claiming runners-up spot in the French top flight, writes James Eastham…

In-form hosts to triumph again

Marseille vs Amiens (2nd vs 19th)

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Fri, 20:00 GMT

The difference in form and class between these two sides is considerable, making this fixture a terrific chance lớn back Marseille at large odds. Andre Villas-Boas' hosts are 1.60, an excellent price considering how good they are and how poor Amiens are- According lớn the soccer betting tips page!

Marseille are W12-D3-L1 since last October and bounced back from their only recent defeat - 3-1 at home lớn Nantes a fortnight ago - by winning 3-2 at Nimes last weekend. Marseille have excellent team news, too: their regular Starting XI is available and France international Florian Thauvin (pictured below) has been named in the squad for the first time in six months after recovering from an ankle injury. Dario Benedetto is the other man to look out for: he hit a hat-trick in the win over Nimes last weekend, taking him to 11 Ligue 1 goals for the season.

Amiens manager Luka Elsner is under immense pressure as his side are without a win in 15 matches (W0-D6-L9). Five points from safety, Amiens suffered a serious blow when they lost 1-0 at home lớn relegation rivals Metz last weekend.

If the 1.60 on a Marseille victory is too short for you, there are other ways lớn back the hosts. The Asian Handicap is one option: Marseille are available at evens with a -1.0 start. With this selection, you'll get your stakes back if Marseille win by a single goal and make a profit if they win by two or more goals. For a full guide lớn Asian Handicap betting, nhấn here.