Lille vs Auxerre Prediction
🔊 Can Auxerre avoid relegation, and will Lille secure a top-three finish? We'll get the answers this Sunday when Lille and Auxerre face off in Ligue 1's Matchday 34. The two sides sit at opposite ends of the table and have very different ambitions, but both are desperate for three points. Check out our prediction for this clash below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lille have consistently dominated Auxerre in recent meetings. Since Auxerre’s most recent return to the top flight, Les Dogues have yet to lose to them. Earlier this season, Lille edged Auxerre 4-3 away from home in a thrilling first-round clash.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Lille Team Overview
🔵 Lille currently control their own destiny in the league table-they don’t need to rely on results from other fixtures. If Bruno Génésio’s side defeat Auxerre, they will secure third place in Ligue 1 and clinch the bronze medals. Should they draw or lose, their fate will then depend on how Lyon and Rennes fare-those two clubs currently sit one and two points behind, respectively.
🔴 Lille have been in excellent form since the start of the second half of the season, fully justifying their push for a podium finish. The “Dogues” last suffered a Ligue 1 defeat back in early February. In the previous matchday, Bruno Génésio’s men claimed a crucial away victory over direct top-three rivals Monaco (1-0). That win allowed Lille to consolidate their position in the Champions League spots.
Match Results: Lille
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre have spent much of the season battling relegation, only managing to escape the drop zone in the penultimate round. However, their Ligue 1 status is far from secure, and Les Oscéens still face the threat of relegation. Christophe Pélissier’s side are currently level on 31 points with Nice, who sit just below them in the table.
⚪ Auxerre’s late-season turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. After a long winless run, they have picked up six crucial points from their last two matches, beating Angers 3-1 and Nice 2-1. Those results have seen them climb out of the relegation zone, but safety is not yet assured. Auxerre must continue to pick up points, especially in their upcoming clash with Lille.
Match Results: Auxerre
Latest news
Lille
❌ Lille have no significant squad issues heading into their final matchday clash with Auxerre. All regular starters are available, giving the coaching staff a full-strength lineup to choose from. The only absentees are Ousmane Touré and Marc-Aurèle Caillard, both of whom have been sidelined long-term and will remain out for the rest of the season.
Auxerre
❌ Auxerre may have to do without one of their key defenders, Clément Akpa, whose participation remains in doubt after he picked up an injury in the recent clash with Nice. Bryan Oko, Romain Favre, and Fredrik Oppegard are all sidelined through injury and will miss the remainder of the season.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by Willy Delajod, who averages 3.59 yellow cards per game over his last 100 fixtures, with around 25 fouls per match. In Ligue 1, Lille average 2.3 yellow cards per match, while Auxerre pick up 2 on average. Both sides have seen their share of bookings this season, so a well-founded prediction would be to back over 3.5 total yellow cards at odds of 1.37*.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Lille are averaging 1.6 goals per game in Ligue 1 this season, with Auxerre scoring 1 per match on average. Games involving these sides tend to be open: Lille’s matches see an average of 2.6 goals, and Auxerre’s, 2.3. Based on these numbers, a reasonable bet is over 2 total goals at odds of 1.32*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In recent Ligue 1 outings, Lille have averaged 5.8 corners per game, while Auxerre register 4.8. Both teams consistently generate more corners than the league average, making over 9.5 total corners at odds of 1.80* an appealing option.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Both sides head into this clash with plenty of motivation to play for, but recent form suggests Lille are the more consistent outfit, as they chase a place on the podium this season. Backed by their home crowd, Les Dogues simply cannot afford to slip up against one of the league’s strugglers. We’re backing the hosts to deliver a confident performance and recommend taking Lille with a -1.5 handicap. Predicted scoreline: 3-1.
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