Wednesday, January 24, 2007

VALENCIENNES - LE MANS


Valenciennes are very much Ligue 1's surprise package this season and have been very impressive at their Nungesser home.


Infact, it is something of a fortress, they have lost just 3 of their last 53 games there, conceding 25 goals, at an average of 0.47.


Unusually, they have 4 players all returning from suspension tonight and skipper, Laurent Dufresne, is also available following sickness.


Despite these recent absences, they have won their last 4 in Ligue and Cup, all by the identical 2-1 scoreline.


Le Mans are pretty much a "home" team too and will surely come looking for the single point. They will, no doubt, be keeping a close eye on Steve Savidan, whom Valenciennes are very dependent upon to score their goals, having scored 45 in 92 starts for the team from Nord.


Given the 1/4 ball quote, the hosts look a very strong bet.


4 points Valenciennes -1/4 ball 2.05 asian line.


Good Luck.

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