Niort vs Martigues tips and predictions

Niort to seal the win

With only 2 points between them it's second placed Niort versus third placed Martigues in this National clash.

Tread carefully when assessing this one but Niort can come through Martigues.

Looking at the recent results for both sides, the hosts have registered 9 wins in their last 13 home games. Having less success than expected the visitors have suffered defeat in all of their last 3 matches when away from home.

The hosts have enjoyed some form on their own turf. Niort have scored two or more goals in 11 of their recent 17 home matches and they've also been good in defence. They have only conceded an average of 0.9 goals in their last 15 games.

In front of goal the visitors have looked hesitant. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 14 away matches. Once battle commences the data could be irrelevant. But they'll need to be more clinical with their finishing if they are to turn things around. They could have put any setbacks behind them and will be looking to lay down a marker now.

A less optimistic outlook is that they may end up sharing the spoils. It would be crazy to argue that the favourites are a banker here. It's perfectly credible that the two sides cancel each other out in a battle of attrition. It isn't a strong view compared to other previews but the No BTTS bet seems like it will be the best play from that market. As for the goal line, it's under 1.5 goals in this game after weighing up the chances of all outcomes.