The Orange Vélodrome will be the grounds as Olympique de Marseille play host to fellow French side AJ Auxerre in a Ligue 1 encounter slated for Friday.
Olympique Marseille head into the clash sitting third on the table with 46 points after 25 matches, while Auxerre occupy 16th position with 19 points from the same number of games.
In their weekend engagements, Marseille secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Toulouse FC, while Auxerre played out a goalless draw against RC Strasbourg Alsace in league action.
Olympique Marseille recent form analysis
In their previous five matches across all competitions, Marseille have registered two wins, two draws and one defeat. During that run, the hosts have scored eight goals while conceding eight.
Last five games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
Latest result: Marseille 1-0 Toulouse
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Auxerre recent form analysis
Meanwhile, Auxerre have managed one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. In that stretch, they have scored five goals and conceded six.
Last five games: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss
Latest result: Auxerre 0-0 Strasbourg
Hakimi and four other highest earning Africans in the French Ligue 1
Head-to-Head (Last 5 games)
- Auxerre 0-1 Marseille
- Auxerre 3-0 Marseille
- Marseille 1-3 Auxerre
- Marseille 2-1 Auxerre
- Auxerre 0-2 Marseille
Prediction and betting tips
Punters are advised to bet on a Home Win considering Marseille’s strong position in the league and home advantage.
- Home Win – Odds 1.47 on 1xBet.
Player to watch
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Hakimi and four other highest earning Africans in the French Ligue 1
The Gabonese striker continues to be a key attacking figure for Marseille. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 33 appearances this season, and his experience and finishing ability could prove decisive in Friday’s encounter.
