TOULOUSE, France (Interstat) — A crucial Ligue 1 clash with European implications awaits as Toulouse hosts rival Marseille at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday.

The matchup is a replay of a thrilling 2-2 draw from Nov. 29, a result both sides will seek to improve upon as the season enters its decisive phase.

Marseille (10-8-9) arrives following a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Lyon on March 1, a result that halted a concerning slide. Prior to that win, manager Jean-Pierre Papin’s squad had managed just one point from its previous three league matches, including a 5-0 rout at Paris Saint-Germain and a 2-0 loss at Brest. Their form has been notoriously inconsistent, mixing high-scoring wins with heavy defeats.

Toulouse (8-7-12) looks to rebound from a 1-0 road loss to Rennes on Feb. 28. Their recent league form has been poor, with just one win in their last five Ligue 1 outings. That stretch included disappointing losses to relegation-threatened sides Angers and Le Havre. However, a 5-1 demolition of Nice in mid-January shows the attacking potential Papin’s side can unleash on its day.

The statistical service Interstat projects a tightly contested 1-1 draw, mirroring the scoreline from their November meeting.

For Marseille, currently mid-table, three points are vital to reignite a push for a European qualification spot. Captain Florian Thauvin, who scored in the reverse fixture, remains the key creative hub. Toulouse, hovering closer to the relegation playoff zone, is in greater need of points to secure its top-flight status. Striker Wissam Ben Yedder’s finishing will be critical.

Marseille faces a quick turnaround, hosting Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Friday, March 13. Toulouse’s next league test is at FC Metz on Sunday, March 15.

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) Saturday.