The first match from 31. round in the French Ligue 1 face each other the teams of Marseille and Bordeaux, currently occupying the second and ninth places in the standings. Despite the difference of 11 points in the table, this game can definitely be called as a derby as two of big French team face each other.
By the end of the league there are 8 rounds remaining, and the fight for the title seems almost determined in favor of PSG, which leads over Marseille with 7 points. However, the Marseille players seem highly motivated to win in this game to get closer to the leader and put the under pressure. The team needs points also to protect the place which gives the right to participate in the Champions League. In the previous round Olympic took a difficult away win over Nice. The team have not let a goal in the last three games. The team is looking for efficiency and demonstrates very good defense without risks at attacks as four of their last five matches have ended in under 1.5 goals.
Bordeaux is also unbeaten in their last three matches in Ligue 1, and has allowed only one goal. The defense will be the key strategy on which team will count to at least get a point in this match. Of course, this will not be easy, as the hosts desperately need points in the title race.