Auxerre vs Lille Prediction

🔊 How challenging could this away game be for Lille? In the 17th round of Ligue 1, they will face Auxerre on their field, but the home advantage is unlikely to fully aid the underdog. Lille has not lost for several months, playing very confidently and disciplined. Against an opponent who has recently been losing to everyone, the "dogs" definitely intend to take points, preferably all three. In this prediction, we will discuss the best betting options for this match-up between these teams.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Lille is slightly ahead, having won four out of the last ten matches. Auxerre has only two wins during this period. Moreover, in eight out of the ten previous encounters between these teams, there were goals from both sides. Therefore, you might consider betting on Both Teams to Score: Yes.

⚪ Auxerre

Auxerre's decline continues, with the defeat to Strasbourg (1:3) in the last round coming as no surprise, considering the team's far from optimal condition. Currently, the club is in the top 10 of Ligue 1, holding 9th place. But if such lackluster play continues, falling into the relegation zone will only be a matter of time.

It's challenging for Auxerre to find the optimal lineup for matches, with injured players playing a significant role in this. Defender Osho and midfielder Coulibaly will definitely miss the next match. More concerning is that the following four have not fully recovered yet: goalkeeper Leon, defenders N’Gatta and Hoever, and midfielder Danoua. Their return is eagerly awaited by the team.

🔴 Lille

Lille stubbornly follows its path and continues to make history. The club has not lost since September 17 of last year, which is an outstanding result, especially considering the busy schedule. However, even with this, the team's play cannot be called perfect: it has allowed many unnecessary point losses recently, which is why it only holds 4th place in Ligue 1. Nonetheless, the "dogs" are strong enough to comfortably beat Montpellier (2:2), Nantes (1:1), and other lower-table teams.

Lille's injury list is not empty but cannot be called problematic either. The club has enough high-quality players not to suffer from minor losses. Currently, only three have serious injuries: defenders Santos and Umtiti, and forward Fernandez Pardo.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Conceding goals has become common for Lille this season. But this does not prevent the team from remaining unbeaten for a long time, as their attack fully compensates for defensive errors: in 16 rounds, the "dogs" have scored 26 goals. Auxerre has been quite mediocre in defense in recent matches, with three out of their last four opponents scoring at least two goals. Therefore, we suggest betting on Lille's Individual Total Goals Over 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Lille controls the ball well and does not often allow their opponents to besiege their goal. Consequently, opponents of the "dogs" rarely get a chance to score from set pieces, averaging only 3.3 corners per game. Auxerre itself is a team that rarely and reluctantly earns corners, often losing in this aspect and getting only 3.9 corner kicks per match. Thus, our editorial team suggests considering Auxerre's Individual Total Corners Under 4.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Auxerre is not the same as it was at the start of the season. The injury of the main goalkeeper significantly worsens the situation. And without two key defenders Osho and Hoever, the hosts are likely to struggle. Lille plays very confidently, even if they don't always secure a victory. But this away game shouldn't pose significant challenges for the "dogs," considering the opponent's far from optimal lineup. We predict that the match will end with a 2:1 victory for Lille.

While Auxerre is in such decline, Lille can easily take advantage of the situation and take three points from here. The team's unbeaten run should not be interrupted by such an opponent, and a draw should not satisfy the visitors in this situation. We believe that you should bet on Lille's Victory.