Football tips Friday 13 March

 

Time	Home Team	Away Team	Tips
FRANCE: Ligue 1
20:45	Marseille	Auxerre	12&ov1.5
GERMANY: Bundesliga
20:30	B. Monchengladbach	St. Pauli	ov1.5
ITALY: Serie A
20:45	Torino	Parma	2 0.5
NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie
20:00	Zwolle	Groningen	x or gg
BELGIUM: Jupiler Pro League
20:45	Gent	Waregem	ov2.5
BULGARIA: efbet League
15:45	Lok. Plovdiv	Septemvri Sofia	2 0.5
18:00	Lok. Sofia	Slavia Sofia	2 0.5
CROATIA: HNL
18:00	Varazdin	Vukovar 1991	ov1.5
CYPRUS: Division 2 - Championship Group
16:00	Doxa	ASIL Lysi	ST  0.5
18:00	PAEEK	Nea Salamis	2 EH
CZECH REPUBLIC: ChNL
18:00	Jihlava	Chrudim	x or gg
18:00	Usti nad Labem	Pribram	2 0.5
DENMARK: Superliga - Relegation Group
19:00	Fredericia	Randers FC	ov1.5
ENGLAND: Championship
21:00	Wrexham	Swansea	gg
ENGLAND: League Two
20:45	Colchester	Crawley	x or gg
FRANCE: Ligue 2
20:00	Bastia	Boulogne	12
20:00	Clermont	Pau FC	ov2.5
20:00	Guingamp	Amiens	ov2.5
20:00	Montpellier	Laval	1 1up
20:00	Nancy	Le Mans	1 EH
HUNGARY: NB I.
17:45	DVTK	Kazincbarcika	gg
20:00	Gyor	MTK Budapest	1 EH
IRELAND: Premier Division
20:45	Bohemians	Galway	HT 0.5
20:45	Derry City	Shelbourne	1x
20:45	Dundalk	Waterford	2 0.5
20:45	St. Patricks	Drogheda	x or un2.5
21:00	Sligo Rovers	Shamrock Rovers	ov2.5
IRELAND: Division 1
20:45	Athlone	Cobh Ramblers	2
20:45	Bray	UC Dublin	12&ov1.5
20:45	Cork City	Longford	1
20:45	Finn Harps	Treaty United	12
20:45	Wexford	Kerry	1 EH
ITALY: Serie B
20:30	Modena	Spezia	1 0.5
NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie
20:00	Cambuur	Roda	ov1.5
20:00	FC Emmen	Den Haag	2 EH
20:00	Jong Ajax	Den Bosch	2 EH
20:00	Jong PSV	Eindhoven FC	2 0.5
20:00	Jong Utrecht	Helmond	ov2.5
20:00	Maastricht	Venlo	12
20:00	Oss	Willem II	2 0.5
20:00	Vitesse	Almere City	gg
20:00	Waalwijk	Jong AZ	gg
POLAND: Ekstraklasa
18:00	Termalica B-B.	Motor Lublin	2 0.5
20:30	Radomiak Radom	Legia	ov1.5
RUSSIA: Premier League
17:30	Dynamo Makhachkala	Orenburg	x or gg
SWITZERLAND: Challenge League
19:30	Bellinzona	Etoile-Carouge	ov1.5
20:15	Aarau	Vaduz	12
20:15	Yverdon	Wil	ov1.5
TURKEY: Super Lig
18:00	Antalyaspor	Gaziantep	ST 0.5
18:00	Karagumruk	Fenerbahce	2 2up
UKRAINE: Premier League
12:00	SC Poltava	Karpaty Lviv	12
17:00	Dyn. Kyiv	Obolon	1
WALES: Cymru Premier - Championship Group
20:45	Caernarfon	Connahs Q.	gg
WALES: Cymru Premier - Relegation Group
20:45	Haverfordwest	Cardiff Metropolitan	1 0.5
20:45	Llanelli	Briton Ferry	gg
WALES: Cymru South
20:30	Afan Lido	Cambrian United	ST 0.5
20:30	Cwmbran Celtic	Trefelin	2 1.5
WALES: Cymru North
20:45	Buckley	Denbigh	gg
20:45	Rhyl	Gresford	gg
20:45	Ruthin	Flint Mountain	2 0.5
21:00	Airbus	Mold Alexandra	HT 0.5

 

"Marseille vs Auxerre: Key Match Preview"

Olympique de Marseille welcome relegation-threatened AJ Auxerre to the Stade Vélodrome (also known as the Orange Vélodrome) in Marseille on Friday, March 13, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 CET (19:45 UK time, 2:45 p.m. ET). This Ligue 1 Matchday 26 fixture pits a home side chasing a top-three finish and Champions League qualification against visitors fighting desperately to climb out of the bottom of the table.

Roberto De Zerbi’s (or current managerial setup for) Marseille have shown strong form at home this season, where the passionate Vélodrome crowd creates one of the most intimidating atmospheres in French football. They typically play with fluidity in a 4-2-3-1 or similar setup, generating high volumes of shots through sustained pressure, quick combinations, and dangerous transitions. Players like Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provide real attacking threat, while the team looks to dominate possession and break down opponents with clever movement. A win here would help Marseille solidify their push for European spots and maintain momentum in a tight race.

Auxerre sit deep in the relegation zone with just 19 points from 25 games, scoring the fewest goals in Ligue 1. Their away form has been particularly tough, and they arrive low on confidence after a winless streak. The visitors will likely set up in a compact, defensive shape, aiming to frustrate Marseille, stay organized, and look for rare counter-attacking chances or set-piece opportunities. Survival is the only priority, and manager will hope for a resilient display that earns a precious point or two on the road.

"Tactical Focus"

Marseille are expected to control the game, pressing high and probing for openings against Auxerre’s low block. The hosts will use width and central overloads to create clear chances, while Auxerre focus on discipline, winning second balls, and limiting spaces behind their defense. Set-pieces could prove important for both sides, given Marseille’s attacking height and Auxerre’s need to defend them stoutly. The ability of the home side to convert sustained pressure into goals will likely decide the outcome in what many see as a must-win fixture for Marseille.

"Injuries and Suspensions"

Marseille face defensive headaches heading into the match. Nayef Aguerd is out after undergoing surgery on an ongoing adductor injury, while Leonardo Balerdi is also unavailable. Quinten Timber remains doubtful with a knock. These absences in central defense force adjustments and test the squad’s depth at a crucial stage.

Auxerre’s problems are even more pressing. Star striker Lassine Sinayoko misses out through suspension after picking up a yellow card. Oussama El Azzouzi is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Romain Faivre is a doubt with an ankle problem. Nathan-Buayi Kiala remains long-term absent with a cruciate ligament injury, and Lasso Coulibaly has a knock. The limited options leave Auxerre stretched, particularly in attack and midfield.

"Key Insights"

This encounter is a classic top-versus-bottom clash in Ligue 1, with Marseille holding a strong historical edge — they have won 19 of the last 33 meetings against Auxerre. The Vélodrome factor gives the hosts a significant boost, and their superior attacking quality makes them heavy favorites. Auxerre’s goal drought and poor away record add to the challenge, though they have shown occasional resilience in tight games.

For Marseille, three points would be vital to keep pace with the teams above them and build confidence ahead of a busy run. For Auxerre, avoiding a heavy defeat and perhaps nicking a point would represent a small victory in their survival battle. Recent head-to-head trends favor the home side, and Marseille’s home scoring record suggests they should create plenty of opportunities.

Fans can anticipate an evening where Marseille dominate territory and chances while Auxerre defend deep and look to frustrate. The atmosphere will be electric, pushing the home team forward, but they must stay clinical to avoid any frustrating moments against a side with nothing to lose. With the season reaching its decisive phase, this Friday night clash carries real weight for both clubs’ very different objectives in Ligue 1.