Preview: Marseille vs AJ Auxerre Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Phoceens have already defeated AJA once this season.

Olympique de Marseille are all set to lock horns with AJ Auxerre for their matchweek 26 contest of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. The Orange Velodrome is going to witness this interesting clash between these clubs.

Les Phoceens will be at home and are going to use it to their advantage. They have been knocked out of the Coupe de France.

However, they then made a comeback after securing a win against Toulouse in their league game. Marseille will be looking to extend their winning run now. They are in third place on the league table.

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— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) March 11, 2026

AJ Auxerre will be looking to put up a strong fight against the hosts. They outplayed Les Phoceens twice last season, but haven’t been able to produce such a result this season.

They have not been very consistent with their performances. They will be under some pressure for their next one.

Kick-off:

• Location: Marseille, France
• Stadium: Stade Vélodrome
• Date: Saturday, March 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Friday, March 13; 07:45 PM GMT/ 02:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT)
• Referee: Marc Bollengier
• VAR: In use

Form:

Marseille: D-L-W-L-W

Auxerre: D-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

The 24-year-old has now scored in back-to-back matches for Olympique de Marseille and will be looking to play an important role in the attacking front once again. He is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for his side. Mason Greenwood has scored 15 goals and has four assists to his name in 24 appearances of the ongoing Ligue 1 campaign.

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— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) March 9, 2026

Danny Namaso (Auxerre)

In the absence of Lassine Sinayoko, Danny Namaso is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for AJ Auxerre. He will be looking to step up his game and get his name back on the scoresheet for his side. In 21 league games this season, he has scored two goals and has two assists.

Match Facts

• Olympique de Marseille have two wins to their name in the last three attempts.
• AJ Auxerre are winless in their last three matches.
• Neither of the last five games between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Marseille vs Auxerre: Betting Tips and Odds

• Marseille to win @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Mason Greenwood to score @21/20 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Nayef Aguerd and Bilal Nadir are not going to be in action for Olympique de Marseille due to their lack of fitness.

AJ Auxerre will not have Romain Faivre, Oussame El Azzouzi, Lasso Coulibaly and Telli Siwe in action. They are injured. Lassine Sinayoko is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 68

Marseille won: 31

Auxerre won: 20

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Marseille predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Rulli (GK); Pavard, Balerdi, Medina; Weah, Kongdobia, Højbjerg, Paixão; Timber; Greenwood, Aubameyang

Auxerre predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Leon (GK); Senaya, Diomande, Okoh, Mensah; Casimir, Danois, Owusu, Oppegard; Zaddy, Namaso

Match Prediction

The hosts will be confident, while AJA are likely to be under pressure. Olympique de Marseille are likely to come out on top and secure three points against AJ Auxerre in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Marseille 2-1 Auxerre

Telecast Details

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Nigeria: MBS Sports

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