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Marseille will welcome Auxerre to the Stade Vélodrome in Ligue 1 on Friday. The hosts have six wins in their 10 league games and are in second place in the league table. AJA have four wins and are in 10th place with 13 points, seven fewer than Les Phocéens.
After a 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-German (PSG) in Le Classique last month, they bounced back with a 2-1 away win on Sunday. Neal Maupay scored in the 24th minute, and Mason Greenwood restored their lead in the second half.
The visitors are unbeaten in their last three league outings. They played Rennes at home last week and recorded a comfortable 4-0 home win. Gaëtan Perrin bagged a first-half brace while Lassine Sinayoko and Ado Onaiwu added goals after the break.
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Marseille vs Auxerre Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 65 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 30 wins. AJA have got the better of their southern rivals 18 times and 17 games have ended in draws.
- Les Phocéens are unbeaten in their last nine games in this fixture and secured a league double when the two teams last met in Ligue 1 in the 2022-23 season.
- The hosts have the second-best goalscoring record in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 23 goals in 10 games. The visitors have also enjoyed a decent goalscoring run, scoring 17 times in 10 games.
- Marseille have suffered just one loss in their last 13 meetings against Auxerre, with that loss coming at home in the 2009 Ligue 1 campaign.
- AJA are winless in their travels in Ligue 1 this season, suffering four losses in five games.
Marseille vs Auxerre Prediction
Les Phocéens have seen a drop in form recently, with two wins in their last five league games. They have suffered two defeats in these games, with their last one coming at home against PSG last month. They have suffered just two losses at home in Ligue 1 since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, with both coming against PSG.
Ruben Blanco, Valentin Carboni, and Faris Moumbagna are sidelined with injuries for Roberto De Zerbi. Derek Cornelius and Pol Lirola were subbed off with knocks last week and their availability is in doubt. Ulisses Garcia might start on the bench while Darryl Bakola is another doubt.
Auxerre have been in good touch recently, winning three of their last five league outings. They have scored 12 goals in these games and will look to continue their form here. However, they are winless in their last nine meetings against the hosts, suffering four consecutive defeats, and will aim to improve upon that record.
Saad Agouzoul, Lasso Coulibaly, and Paul Joly are nursing injuries while Jubal and Sinaly Diomandé will serve suspensions here. Ange-Loïc Ngatta faces a late fitness test.
Les Phocéens have been the dominant side in this fixture and, considering Auxerre's winless away record in Ligue 1 this season, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Marseille 2-1 Auxerre
Marseille vs Auxerre Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Marseille to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: First Team to Score - Marseille
Bold Tip: Mason Greenwood to score or assist any time - Yes
