Marseille v Strasbourg: top-four push meets European-chasing visitors | OneFootball

Marseille host Strasbourg in Ligue 1 at the Vélodrome on Saturday, 14 February 2026, with the hosts protecting a Champions League qualification place and the visitors aiming to close in on the European spots.

Marseille are fourth with 39 points, while Strasbourg sit seventh on 30. Recent league results have been mixed on both sides, setting up a useful barometer for where each campaign is heading as the run-in gathers pace.

Les Olympiens average 2.2 goals per game this season, built on 59% possession and sharp use of the ball, and could lean on the league's leading scorer Mason Greenwood, who has 13 goals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has supplied five assists. Le Racing's away form has included a 4-1 win at Lille and they have carried threat through Joaquín Panichelli, who has 11 league goals.

In terms of availability, Le Racing are without Ismaël Doukouré through suspension, while Emanuel Emegha and Maxi Oyedele are injured. Les Phocéens are missing Nayef Aguerd.

Tactically, Les Olympiens' control game may test a Strasbourg back line reshaped by suspension. Le Racing's route could be wide. They have delivered accurately from open play (24.90% cross accuracy) and scored six headed goals, with supply from Valentín Barco and Guéla Doué, so deliveries towards Panichelli could be a key lever.

Les Phocéens could tighten their grip on the Champions League places with a win. Le Racing, already seventh, may edge closer to the European positions if they leave Marseille with a result.