Marseille – Auxerre

Marseille host Auxerre in what promises to be a crucial Ligue 1 showdown, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. Marseille sit 13th with three points from one win and three defeats, their goal tally an even six for and six against. Auxerre trail just two places below in 15th, also on three points but with a poorer defensive record, having scored five and conceded eleven. The hosts will be eager to improve their goal difference and climb out of the relegation zone, while the visitors will look to tighten up at the back and snatch a vital win away from home.