Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Ligue 1 match.
Both clubs secured victories in the last round, propelling them up the table. Marseille now find themselves in an impressive second place. But can AJ Auxerre manage to take points at the Stade Vélodrome?
Marseille
After a humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (3:0), Marseille bounced back with a resilient away victory against FC Nantes (2:1). Mason Greenwood played a crucial role, netting the decisive goal. The Englishman leads his team in scoring with seven goals, notably netting his sixth away goal in that match. The question remains: will he find the back of the net at the Vélodrome? It's possible he might remain silent, given that Marseille have only accumulated five of their 20 points at home.
AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre, on the other hand, demonstrated exceptional home efficiency once again, dismantling Stade Rennais (4:0) with eight shots on target. This marks their fourth home victory, placing them second in the home league table behind the flawless Paris Saint-Germain. However, their fortunes reverse on the road, with just one point from five away games. AJ Auxerre typically lose by a two-goal margin, conceding no fewer than two goals each match.
Marseille vs AJ Auxerre Prediction
Despite their difficulties in amassing home points, Marseille will find it challenging to lose to Auxerre who struggle away from home. Marseille should be capable of scoring at least two, a feat they achieved in their last spring encounter against Auxerre (2:1).
