Marseille V Arsenal Preview
On Wednesday October 19, 2011 Olympic Marseille takes on Arsenal FC in a UEFA Champions League sports betting affair. For Arsenal, a win against Marseille should keep them in the hunt for the Champions League title, despite a less then stellar start in the EPL. Here is a bookie software preview of the biggest match on Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League card.
Marseille is a heavy favorite in Wednesday’s action, as they enter the game, having already defeated fellow group F members Dortmund and Olympiacos. Meanwhile, also having played the same opponents, Arsenal only has two points, as they tied both Dortmund and Olympiacos. However, with that being said, NFL soccer handicappers are chomping at the bit to see one of England’s most storied franchises, battle French juggernaut Marseille.
For the Arsenal Gunners, they have a lot riding on the game, as not only do they wish to qualify for a future round, but they have also never lost to a French squad on the road. Meaning to say, with the way that Marseille is playing, Arsenal may be better served hoping that Dortmund and Olympiacos tie in their game.
In both UEFA and EPL action, the Gunners Achilles heel, has been their offense. Arsenal has had trouble connecting on brilliant passes, between Robin Van Persie and Theo Walcott. As well, the defense, which is slowly getting better, has actually been keeping the Gunners in games this season. Meaning to say, if the offense connects, and the defense holds tight, the Gunners could pull an upset.
For fans counting Marseille out despite early success in the group stage, consider that they are a team that has posed many issues for other powerhouse teams in England. Since the 2009 – 10 season Marseille has a victory over Chelsea and a tie with Manchester United.
