Olympique de Marseille vs AJ Auxerre Prediction, Preview, Lineups | Friday 13 March

The Orange Vélodrome is set to erupt this Friday as Olympique de Marseille welcomes AJ Auxerre for a crucial Ligue 1 clash. With the European spots tightening and the relegation battle reaching a fever pitch, this isn't just a game, it's a high-stakes tactical match under the floodlights.

​Recent team Forms

​Olympique de Marseille (currently standing 3rd - 4th)

The Phocéens are currently a force to be reckoned with. Coming off a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Toulouse, Marseille has managed to stabilize their defensive line, recording their first clean sheet of 2026. Their home form remains their greatest asset; the Vélodrome has been a fortress where their high-pressing system, orchestrated by Habib Beye, suffocates opponents. With Mason Greenwood in clinical form (leading the charts with 15 goals), OM is playing with the swagger of a team destined for the Champions League.

​AJ Auxerre (currently standing 16th)

For AJA, every match is now a final. Sitting precariously near the drop zone, Christophe Pélissier’s men have become the "draw specialists" of the league. Their last outing was a gritty 0-0 stalemate against Strasbourg, showcasing a backline that can bend without breaking. While they lack Marseille’s firepower, their ability to frustrate top-tier sides on the counter-attack makes them a "banana skin" opponent for any giant.

​Previous meetings (H2H)

Marseille historically holds the upper hand in this fixture, but recent history warns against complacency. The last encounter was in 2025, when Marseille snatched a narrow 1-0 away win. The stats of all matches are Marseille to boasts 30 wins compared to Auxerre’s 19.

At home, OM has won 19 out of 33 meetings, but Auxerre’s 3-0 shock victory back in February 2025 still lingers in the memory of the Marseille faithful.

Predicted lineups

Olympique de Marseille: 4-2-3-1

Donovan Léon, Marvin Senaya, Sinaly Diomandé, Bryan Okoh, Gideon Mensah, Josué Casimir, Elisha Owusu, Kévin Danois, Fredrik Oppegård, Danny Namaso, Yvan Zaddy

AJ Auxerre: 4-4-2

Donovan Léon, Marvin Senaya, Sinaly Diomandé, Bryan Okoh, Gideon Mensah, Josué Casimir, Elisha Owusu, Kévin Danois, Fredrik Oppegård, Danny Namaso, Yvan Zaddy

Our prediction

Expect Marseille to dominate possession from the opening whistle. The midfield duo of Højbjerg and Kondogbia will likely dictate the tempo, looking to feed the explosive Igor Paixão and the ever-dangerous Greenwood on the flanks. Auxerre will likely sit deep in a compact low block, hoping to catch OM on a transition through Namaso. However, without Sinayoko’s clinical finishing, the visitors may struggle to turn half-chances into goals.

Predicted score: Marseille to win

Top Picks: Marseille to score Over 1.5 goals, Under 3.5 goals FT

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