FRIDAY ....

FRIDAY APRIL 27th

Lots to discuss today and I have previewed four matches, I will probably have the same number of games to look at tomorrow, in addition to the "double stake" bet we already have and that is currently trading some 22 clicks less on asian markets. This is only the second maximum stake bet of 2012, the first was backed in from circa 2.30 to sub 1.70 off level ball and could have been traded out for a huge % profit PRE kick off. That selection won comfortably by a two goal margin.

I am keen on all four main selections today, one is a just a shade under evens, the others are 2.07 + and there is also a solid "suggestion" at odds of 5.50.

FRANCE : LIGUE 1

All previews written at 09.00 UK time, all odds freely available on asian markets.

League table since Christmas ( 15 rounds)

BASTIA ...................... 35 pts
MONACO .................. 33
SEDAN....................... 29

ARLES ....................... 27

TROYES .................... 25
LE MANS.................... 24
ISTRES....................... 24
CHATEAUROUX ...... 23

TOURS........................ 23
REIMS........................  21
NANTES ...................  20

LENS .........................  19
LAVAL .......................  16
CLERMONT..............  16

ANGERS....................  15

GUINGAMP................  14
 METZ .........................  13

LE HAVRE.................  10
AMIENS ....................  10
BOULOGNE .............  10

NANTES- AMIENS

No surprises here, the goals came late against Istres last week, but they came and that makes five from six "overs" for the doomed visitors and their last twelve have all produced at least two goals and they have scored in their last nine road starts, also in six of their seven away games against teams currently in the top eight. You all know the oft chanted mantra, they have goals in them, almost always score , but are incapable of keeping a clean sheet. The last loss sealed their fate, but I do not think it will change their approach, it is certainly unlikely to make them defend any better.

Nantes know only a win will aid their slim promotion hopes and have been prolific scorers on home soil with 28 goals, only the top two have managed more and they also conceded three here to Boulogne recently, another team who look likely to be plying their trade in National next season. We have had incredible success with Amiens games in 2012 ( see previous posts below) and there is no need to change our policy, with no left back for the visitors and odds still very attractive. 1.5 units "over" 2.5 goals 2.11 asian line.

Nantes : Riou, Zelazny - Djilobodji, Krychowiak, Martins Pereira, Veigneau, Vivian, Bessat, Ngoyi, Pancrate, Trébel, Veretout, Bangoura, Djordjevic, Le Tallec, Wiltord. 

Amiens : Ruffier, Diop, Mainfroi, Cirilli, Mienniel, Lybohy, Enza Yamissi, Paul, Zobiri, Puyo, Poirier, Kharbouchi, Touzghar, M’Changama, Mohamed.

CLERMONT - MONACO

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Clermont : Farnolle, Moulin - Bockhorni, Esor, Jouan, Landre, Saiss, Alessandrini, Bayod, Ekobo, Moreira, Moullec, Namli, Sylla, Dembélé, Morel, Rivière. 

Monaco : Carrasso, Subasic - Appiah, Kagelmacher, Marester, Pinteaux, Tzavellas, Coulibaly, Dingome, Dirar, Giuly, Mendy, Koman, Tziolis, Barazite, Germain, Salli, Touré.

TROYES- BOULOGNE

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Troyes : Blondel, Thuram - Drouin, Jarjat, Nsakala, Rincon, Sidibé, Enza-Yamissi, Faussurier, Obbadi, Othon, Thiago, Bettiol, Cacérès, Grax, Marcos. 

Boulogne : Gurtner, Bague - Colin, Lecointe, Gace, Oliveira, Bru, Reale, Capoue, Baherlé, Loriot, Allart, Salibur, Rèset, Sakho, Chadili.

TOURS - BASTIA

We spoke about the party atmosphere at Bastia on Monday, when they all but sealed promotion back to the top flight. Motivation might be a bit of a problem for them in the closing weeks, especially on the road and their coach has said he will rotate his squad over the next few weeks and changes are very likely today, with a quick turnaround following the Monday night fixture and a bit of a celebration. Hosts kept a clean sheet with some defensive.....

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Tours : Bertrand, Leroy - Fabre, Tritz, Sartre, Schwechlen, N'Ganga, Moimbé, Cétout, Genevois, Gamiette, Cardy, Lejeune, Gherieni, Biancardini, Blayac, Diego, Ketkeophomphone, Buengo. 

Bastia : Novaes, Baccarelli - Sanaia, Angoula, Marque, Mary, Choplin, Cioni, Khazri, Moizini, Thauvin, Cahuzac, Diallo, Maoulida, El-Azzouzi, Suarez.

Good Luck.

27-Apr-2012	L2 (34)	Clermont	-	Monaco
01-May-2012	L2 (35)	Monaco	-	Istres
04-May-2012	L2 (36)	Reims	-	Monaco
11-May-2012	L2 (37)	Monaco	-	Troyes
18-May-2012	L2 (38)	Boulogne	-	Monaco