Grenoble have made a decent start to their first season in Ligue 1 after promotion and they have 19 points from 12 games; yet, in their recent home matches, Grenoble have struggled, losing to Bordeaux and Nantes (both 0-1s) and drawing with Lille (0-0).

While they haven’t been conceding, Grenoble haven’t been scoring either, and from 5 home games this season, their fans have seen a total of just 4 goals; the under 2.5 goals is at an average of $1.65 for this game as a result.

Despite some poor performances in the Champions’ League (although they comfortably won their last game 3-0 at home to PSV), Marseille have been playing well in Ligue 1 and they are in 2nd place, 4 points behind leaders Lyon.

They lost their first league game of the season 2-4 at home to PSG two weeks ago, but they have returned to winning form, with a 3-1 defeat of St. Etienne last weekend; away from home, Marseille are still unbeaten, and have taken 2-4-0 from their 6 away games this season.

Marseille are the highest scorers in Ligue 1 (with 24 goals) and although Grenoble have been tight at home, they have the firepower to breach Grenoble’s defence on Saturday; the $2.20 about the away win from Totesport may be the option.

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Bet: Marseille to win Odds: $2.20 Stake: 5.5pts Bookies: Totesport

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