Auxerre vs Nice Prediction
🔊 Who will emerge victorious in the survival battle between Auxerre and Nice? This Sunday, these teams face off in Ligue 1's Matchday 33. The rivals currently sit next to each other in the standings, teetering on the edge of the relegation zone, with just three points separating them. Who will come out on top in this crucial duel? Find our prediction for the match outcome below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nice confidently defeated Auxerre 3-1 at home in the first round. Recently, matches between these teams have shown a trend where both sides find the back of the net - this has been the case in their last five encounters in the French league.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre have spent nearly the entire season battling relegation under immense pressure. Now, Christophe Pélissier's side have a chance to break free-they need to defeat Nice and then secure a win in their final match. Currently, the "Lake Dwellers" sit in 16th place, trailing today's opponents by three points.
⚪ In their previous fixture, Auxerre secured a crucial 3-1 victory at home against Angers, earning three vital points. Prior to that, Pélissier's men put up a strong performance against Lyon, narrowly losing 3-2 despite looking impressive on the pitch. The team's increasing goal-scoring form from match to match is certainly encouraging for the club's supporters.
Match Results: Auxerre
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice have faltered this season and now face the threat of relegation from the top division. The club's management has remained inactive during this crisis, leaving "Les Aiglons" to fight for survival, and they don't appear to be favorites in this battle. Notably, their goal difference stands out at -22.
🔴 The coaching staff, led by Claude Puel, has been unable to revive the team. Their last four matches have all ended in draws. While it's true that Nice aren't losing, this point accumulation isn't enough to significantly improve their situation. In the previous match, "Les Aiglons" drew with Lens (1-1), maintaining a three-point gap from the relegation zone.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Auxerre
❌ Auxerre face some squad issues ahead of their clash with Nice. Fredrik Oppegard, who picked up an injury against Lyon and missed the previous round, is unlikely to feature. Midfielder Romain Faivre is in a similar situation, having also missed a game as he continues his recovery.
Nice
❌ Nice have a crowded injury list, but not all absences are critical since some players have been in recovery for a while and are not currently in the coaching staff's plans. The participation of Jonathan Clauss and Elye Wahi is in doubt-they both missed the previous match, but had been regulars before that.
🟨 Prediction for Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by François Letexier, who, on average, shows 3.91 yellow cards per game over a span of 100 matches, with 22 fouls per game. In Ligue 1, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Auxerre averages 2.1 cards per game, and Nice also averages 2.1. Given that both teams frequently receive bookings this season, we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 3.5 at odds of 1.42*.
⚽️ Prediction for Goals
Auxerre's average individual total in the French Championship is 0.9 goals per match, while Nice averages 1.1. It's worth noting that both teams have been finding the back of the net more often recently. The head-to-head results between these opponents in recent years show a frequent exchange of goals, so we recommend considering a bet on both teams to score (yes) at odds of 1.70*.
🚩 Prediction for Corners
In recent French Championship matches, Auxerre averages 4.7 corners per game, and Nice averages 5.1. Both teams frequently earn corner kicks and have above-average league statistics, so we suggest a bet on total corners over 9.5 at odds of 1.68*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editor's Prediction
This match promises to be fiercely contested across every inch of the pitch, as both teams fight to secure their place in Ligue 1. The motivation is crystal clear-they need to score and aim for a win (a draw would suffice for Nice). The head-to-head stats show both sides have the ability to find the net against each other, making a bet on both teams to score (yes) a sensible choice here. We anticipate a tight battle and predict a draw-1-1.
Betting Tips: Auxerre - Nice
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