Bordeaux vs Marseille: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On January 7, Girondins will host Marseille in the Ligue 1 match. What to expect from this clash? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Bordeaux

Bordeauxhavecompletely failed the start of the season and now they are near the relegation zone, no one expected that at the start of the campaign. Moreover, fans were expecting a fight for the European competitions zone, but for that The Marines and Whites need to strengthen the squad and to win all of their matches, including this one.
In 19 rounds of the current season The Girondins recorded three victories and eight draws, which brought 17 points and a 17th spot in the standings. Team has the worst defensive line in the league, but their offense is great.
After a draw against Lyon (2:2) hosts managed to beat Troyes (2:1) and in the last match of the previous year they were defeated by Lille (2:3) at home.
Team got off to an unsuccessful start in the domestic league, after a victory over the team from Mayotte, M'Zouazia (10:0) team suffered a defeat in the second round to Brest (0:3).
Baysse, Onana, Bakwa, Gregersen, Kwateng, Lacoux, Mara, Mensah, Mexer, Poussin, Sissokho and Oudinare unavailable for the upcoming match.

Marseille

Marseille failed to advance into the playoffs of the Europa League. In the last round southerners beat Lokomotiv (1:0), but it was not enough to stay in the Europa League, so The White-Blues will go to the Conference League playoffs instead.
Team got off to a confident start in French Cup, after a victory over Cannet Rocheville (4:1) team recorded an away victory over Chauvigny (3:0) in the first game of 2022.
After 18 rounds of the current season Les Provencals have nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team has the best defensive line in the league, they conceded less than one goal per game.
After a victory over Strasbourg (2:0) visitors drew to Reims (1:1).
Dieng won't be able to play due to a suspension.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Bordeaux

СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In two out of four most recent head-to-head matches teams scored in both halves

СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won 2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 2 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches penalties were given

Tip and bets
Bordeaux are going to hard times, team is currently on step away from the relegation zone. Team is looking inconsistent, plus a number of their players were tested positive for coronavirus, so Girondins will be even weaker. Marseille is also inconsistent, but team looks good in the current season, so they should be able to pick up another three points. Southerners won 6 out of 8 most recent matches and we are expecting another victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Marseille
Marseille will approach this match in a better emotional condition than their opponents, who suffered a defeat in the second round of the French Cup. Visitors also have more experienced and skilled players in the roster.
Our second bet is on Marseille to win by two goals