Olympique Marseille vs Auxerre
Ligue 1 this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 2 | 15 | 30 | 14 | |
| 8 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
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Marseille eye five consecutive victories over newly promoted Auxerre.
As Olympique de Marseille host newly promoted Auxerre at Stade Vélodrome on Friday evening, Marseille aim to close the gap on league leaders PSG, while Auxerre seek to end their eight-game winless streak against the hosts amidst defensive challenges.
Olympique Marseille
Marseille moved up to 2nd place following their 2-1 win over FC Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire last weekend. A flying two-footed effort by Maupay had OM in the lead, after Mason Greenwood narrowly missed the opener with some impressive footwork at the edge of the box. Both sides went into the break level, thanks to a cushioned effort from Tino Kadewere.
One minute after the hour mark, Mason Greenwood struck with his seventh goal of the season, securing the winner for Marseille. This performance from the former Manchester United player can be seen as a response to De Zerbi's criticism after the club's 3-0 loss to PSG before the last weekend's game.
Looking ahead to Friday's game against newly promoted Auxerre, Marseille could close the gap to within three points of league leaders PSG, who face Angers on Saturday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side currently has 20 points before this fixture against Auxerre, a team they have beaten four times in their last four meetings, while conceding only once.
OM, boasting the second-best attacking record behind PSG, hopes to score a few goals past the visitors. De Zerbi has little reason to change the 4-2-3-1 formation used against Nantes, with Neal Maupay leading the attack. Harit is available for selection again, after missing out due to suspension in the last match.
Auxerre
Newly promoted Auxerre impressed with a stunning 4-0 victory over Rennes, inspired by a brace from Gaëtan Perrin. This result has contributed to their position at 10th place, with a commendable three-game unbeaten run in their recent matches.
AUXERRE will aim for consecutive Ligue 1 wins as they travel to Marseille for Friday's clash. Historically, the team has struggled against Marseille, remaining winless in their last eight encounters across all competitions—a streak they are eager to change.
Defense remains a concern for Auxerre, with the second-worst defensive record among the top ten teams, having conceded 18 times this season. This is just a single goal fewer than 9th-placed Strasbourg. A 3-4-2-1 formation with Theo Bair leading the attack is anticipated for the weekend's match.
However, Auxerre will face challenges as they will be without Sinaly Diomande and Jubal due to suspensions following an accumulation of yellow cards. Addressing their defensive issues will be crucial if they hope to claim victory at Marseille.
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