In a clash of contrasts, third-placed Marseille travel to relegation battlers Auxerre for all three points on Saturday, 1 November.
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Auxerre vs Marseille prediction: Les Olympiens to triumph
Key stats
- Auxerre have just won two games this Ligue 1 campaign (D1, L7).
- AJA have scored four and conceded five in as many home league games this term (W2, D3).
- Marseille have lost three of their five away Ligue 1 outings (W2).
- Les Olympiens have collected just one point from their last three competitive games.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 1-2 Marseille
Strasbourg handed Auxerre their fourth defeat in five games when they dispatched them 3-0 on home turf. Christophe Pelissier’s men have now failed to find the back of the net in back-to-back games and could extend that run for the first time since 2023.
Marseille, on the other hand, have seen their form deteriorate in recent matchdays, winning none of their last three fixtures across all competitions (D1, L2). However, they sit just two points behind reigning champions and league leaders PSG.
Both sides are in contentious form, but Marseille will be confident to claim maximum points thanks to their superior individual quality on the ball.
Pre-game odds and win probability: OM backed to win
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.66) – 60.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Auxerre will be happy to return to Stade de l’Abbe Deschamps, where they’ve won all their points this season with two victories. The hosts have odds of 18/5 (4.60) assigned to them, indicating a 21.7% chance of success.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side arrive in Auxerre after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Angers, marking consecutive winless games. However, the visitors are priced with superior 4/6 (1.66) odds, which implies a 60.2% probability of success away at Auxerre.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can AJA upset OM again?
Surprisingly, Auxerre have claimed back-to-back wins against Marseille, scoring six goals and conceding just once in the process, including a triumphant 3-0 display against the visitors at home in their previous H2H last season.
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Auxerre preview: Three absentees
Nathan Buayi-Kiala, Gideon Mensah and Telli Siwe are confirmed absentees for Pelissier.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Senaya, Sierralta, Oppegard, Casimir, Coulibaly, Owusu, Akpa, Sinayoko, Danois & Namaso
Last five matches:
- Strasbourg 3-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 0-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 2-2 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Marseille preview: More than a handful missing
De Zerbi has a long list of absentees to deal with, including Timothy Weah, Amine Gouiri, Leonardo Balerdi and Geoffrey Kongdobia.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Pavard, Egan-Riley, Aguerd, Palmieri, O’Riley, Hojbjerg, Greenwood, Gomes, Paixao & Maupay
Last five matches:
- Marseille 2-2 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Lens 2-1 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Sporting Lisbon 2-1 Marseille (UEFA Champions League)
- Marseille 6-2 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Metz 0-3 Marseille (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Robinio Vaz
Marseille youth talent Vaz has exceeded expectations this term, scoring four goals and registering two assists in 217 minutes in his debut season. He was the unlikely saviour for De Zerbi’s men against Angers last matchday, netting a second-half brace in a 2-2 draw. Expect the 18-year-old to be brimming with confidence to pitch in another powerful cameo.