OM vs Auxerre: Marseille Target Champions League Spot as Auxerre Fight for Survival
On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM, the Orange Vélodrome will come alive as Ligue 1 Matchday 26 kicks off. Olympique de Marseille, currently sitting 3rd in the league, host AJ Auxerre in a clash where the stakes are high for both sides, but for very different reasons.
On one side, OM are pushing for a Champions League qualification. On the other, Auxerre are battling to stay in the top flight. It’s a classic clash of ambitions that promises an intense Friday night in Marseille.
Marseille looking to secure their place on the podium
Under head coach Habib Beye, Marseille have turned the Vélodrome into a fortress. OM remain unbeaten at home since Beye took charge, a key advantage as they continue their push for a top-three finish.
The Marseille attack has also been boosted by Mason Greenwood’s impressive form. With 15 goals this season, the English forward is joint top scorer in Ligue 1 and will be the main threat for the Auxerre defense.
However, a few absences could impact the squad. Marseille will be without Gouiri, Nadir and Timber, all unavailable for this match.
Despite those setbacks, the numbers still favor the home side, with projections giving OM around a 65.6% chance of victory.
Auxerre fighting for survival
For Auxerre, the situation is far more delicate. The Burgundian side sit 16th in the table, five points away from safety and under growing pressure to secure points.
Their away record has been difficult this season, with just one win in their last twelve road games and eleven matches without success. Still, Auxerre have already shown they can surprise stronger opponents.
In their last meeting, Auxerre defeated Marseille 3–1, a result that could give them confidence heading into this matchup.
The visitors will also have to cope without Sinayoko, who is suspended for the game.
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With one team chasing Europe and the other fighting for survival, all the ingredients are there for a high-intensity encounter.
Whether you’re at the stadium, on the move, or watching from home, this is the kind of match no football fan wants to miss.
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| Venue | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille |
| Date | 26th March 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 19:45 UTC |
| Win Predictor | OM - 52% |
| Auxerre - 28% | |
| Draw - 22% | |
| Head-to-Head (Since 2004) | Total Matches - 25 |
| OM - 13 Win | |
| Auxerre - 7 Win | |
| Draws - 5 |
Friday night, the Vélodrome will be electric. The question now is whether Marseille will continue their dominant home form or if Auxerre can pull off another surprise. Ready for kickoff? Switch to a Lyca Mobile eSIM and experience Ligue 1 with 200GB of data