Preview: Marseille vs. Auxerre - prediction, team news, lineups

Prediction

Marseille will be looking to continue their fine form when they host Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Friday night. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 win over Lyon in their last outing. Auxerre, meanwhile, are without a win in their last four matches and are languishing in the relegation zone. Marseille are likely to be too strong for Auxerre, and we predict a comfortable home win.

Team news

Marseille will be without the suspended Sead Kolasinac and the injured Dimitri Payet. However, they have been boosted by the return of Amine Harit from injury. Auxerre are without the injured Gaetan Perrin and Kays Ruiz-Atil.

Lineups

**Marseille:** Lopez; Mbemba, Gigot, Bailly; Clauss, Rongier, Veretout, Tavares; Under, Sanchez, Guendouzi **Auxerre:** Costil; Joly, Jubal, Pellenard; Pereira, Toure, Sakhi, Hein; Da Costa, Niang, Abline

Conclusion

Marseille are heavy favorites to win this match, and it is difficult to see anything other than a home victory. Auxerre are struggling for form and are likely to be outmatched by their opponents.