Since the departure of Gennaro Gattuso and the arrival of Jean-Louis-Gasset, OM has been doing better.
The Phocéens ended their series of six games without a victory in Ligue 1 by winning (4-1) against Montpellier.
This good result allowed OM to come back to within five points of the European places and Losc.
Good form which continues in Europe.
The Olympians qualified for the round of 16 of the competition against Shakhtar Donetsk (3-1).
From the 8th where the Marseillais will find an old acquaintance: Marcelino.
The former OM coach now coaches Villarreal who will appear at the Vélodrome on Thursday March 7.
This match against Clermont Foot is therefore of crucial importance for Marseille.
It can allow the Phocaeans to gain even more confidence before the European deadlines.
The Olympians travel to the Stade Gabriel Montpied in Clermont.
The Clermontois are struggling this season.
Eliminated in the Coupe de France and last in Ligue 1, the Auvergnats will have to fight to the end to remain.
The red lantern is five points behind the first non-relegation team.
A maintenance that is all the more difficult to obtain with the slack period that Clermont is going through.
The last victory in Ligue 1 for Pascal Gastien's men dates back to the victory against Nantes (2-1) on January 14.
In the first leg, OM won (2-1) against Clermont.
The Clermont-Marseille kick-off will be given this Saturday March 2 at 9 p.m. on Canal + Foot, Canal + Sport 360 and DAZN.