The Matchday 23 clash in Ligue 1 between Auxerre and Marseille will take place on February 22 at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps. Auxerre vs. Marseille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Auxerre
Christophe Pelissier's side drew 2-2 with Brest in the last round. This result extended their winless streak in Ligue 1 to 10 matches (5 wins, 5 draws). However, Auxerre has been scoring consistently in their last four league matches and, with 31 goals, they are the most prolific club among the lower half of the table. They currently sit in 12th place in the standings.
- In 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches, Auxerre conceded at least two goals.
- Their last five home games in the league ended in draws.
- The team has scored against their upcoming opponent in 5 of their last 7 encounters in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Auxerre (4-5-1)
Donovan Léon – Jubal, Gideon Mensah, Clément Akpa, Ki-Jana Hoever – An-Noah Massengo, Elisha Owusu, Amad Traoré, Gaëtan Perrin, Lassine Sinayoko – Théo Bair.
Defender Sinaly Diomandé is unavailable due to injury.
Marseille
Roberto De Zerbi's side recorded their third 5-1 victory of the current championship, this time against Saint-Étienne. Marseille secured their third consecutive win in Ligue 1, scoring at least two goals in each of these matches. They maintain second place in the league standings.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Marseille's last 8 league matches.
- The team has won 6 of their last 7 away matches in Ligue 1 (1 loss).
- In 7 of their last 8 away games in this tournament, they have conceded no more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Marseille (3-5-2)
Gerónimo Rulli – Derek Cornelius, Leonardo Balerdi, Amir Murillo – Quentin Merlin, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Ismaël Bennacer, Luis Henrique, Adrien Rabiot – Mason Greenwood, Amine Gouiri.
Midfielder Amine Harit is in the team's infirmary. Defender Leonardo Balerdi is suspended.
Referee
Jérémy Stinat (France)
Matches – 12 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 33%.
Auxerre vs. Marseille: Match Prediction
Auxerre was among the contenders for European competitions in the winter. However, since December, the team has been on a winless streak that has pushed Christophe Pelissier's side to the lower half of the table. Although Auxerre remains a strong home team, they have not won in their last 5 home matches in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Marseille has consistently been PSG's closest challenger, winning 9 of their 11 away matches this season (2 losses).
Auxerre initially showed strong defensive play, but they have struggled recently, conceding at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches. Marseille, on the other hand, has been prolific even on the road, scoring at least two goals in 10 of their last 12 league games.
My prediction: Marseille will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
