France - Ligue 2 (5-8 February)

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[Atko]

Arles-Avignon vs Caen: Caen (0) AH at 1.77
Caen have Brest breathing down their necks here in the title race and they've spoken about how they want to put some more distance between them and the chasing pack. They have a really tough game this evening against Arles at the Parc des sports. Michel Estevan's side have a formidable record at home (W6 D4 L0) but recently, I've seen signs of them starting to fall away. They've only won one of their last five games and last time at home, they drew to Strasbourg. I watched them last week against Brest and although they carry a threat going forward, they look susceptible at the back. They come up against the best team in the league, one that went to Metz a few weeks back and ended their unbeaten record. They have the players in Steeven Langil, Benjamin Nivet and Kandia Traore to hurt the opposition in the final third. Caen's squad is the same as last week's 1-1 draw with Chateauroux - one that may serve as a wake-up call - and Arles will field a similar side to last week's 3-1 loss at Brest. Full draw cover is essential as Arles' home record commands serious respect, but Caen are no mugs on the road (W4 D4 L2 - two losses came at Brest and Istres). They are the superior side and I think the price with full draw cover holds value. It's not one to go mega big on - I almost gave it a miss - but les normands will want to get back to winning ways here and are worth a punt.
Bet strength: 3pts

Bonne chance,
Atko

[Atko]

Originally Posted by Atko

Arles-Avignon vs Caen: Caen (0) AH at 1.77
Caen have Brest breathing down their necks here in the title race and they've spoken about how they want to put some more distance between them and the chasing pack. They have a really tough game this evening against Arles at the Parc des sports. Michel Estevan's side have a formidable record at home (W6 D4 L0) but recently, I've seen signs of them starting to fall away. They've only won one of their last five games and last time at home, they drew to Strasbourg. I watched them last week against Brest and although they carry a threat going forward, they look susceptible at the back. They come up against the best team in the league, one that went to Metz a few weeks back and ended their unbeaten record. They have the players in Steeven Langil, Benjamin Nivet and Kandia Traore to hurt the opposition in the final third. Caen's squad is the same as last week's 1-1 draw with Chateauroux - one that may serve as a wake-up call - and Arles will field a similar side to last week's 3-1 loss at Brest. Full draw cover is essential as Arles' home record commands serious respect, but Caen are no mugs on the road (W4 D4 L2 - two losses came at Brest and Istres). They are the superior side and I think the price with full draw cover holds value. It's not one to go mega big on - I almost gave it a miss - but les normands will want to get back to winning ways here and are worth a punt.
Bet strength: 3pts

Bonne chance,
Atko

0-0, stake refunded, no harm done