Auxerre vs PSG Prediction 23 January 2026
🔊 Can PSG climb to the top spot after Matchday 19? On Friday, the Parisian club travels to face Auxerre, who are currently second to last in the standings. The capital side are clear favorites according to bookmakers, but let's not overlook the numerous upsets in this season's Ligue 1. You'll find an in-depth analysis of the upcoming match and a prediction on its outcome in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 In head-to-head matchups, Auxerre and PSG have seen the Parisian side dominate completely. Over the past 10 years, the teams have faced off six times: the capital club has claimed five victories, with one match ending in a draw.
Head-to-head statistics Auxerre - PSG
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre are serious contenders for relegation from the top division at the end of this season. The "Lake Dwellers" find themselves in second-to-last place in the standings, trailing the safety zone by six points. Overcoming this gap with their current level of play under Christophe Pélissier will be a daunting task.
⚪ In their last three Ligue 1 matches, Auxerre have fallen to Lille (3-4), Brest (0-2), and Lens (0-1). Yes, the schedule is tough for the "Blues," and all these defeats came against teams in good form. However, if Christophe Pélissier's squad intends to remain in the top flight next season, they must learn to pick up points even in such challenging fixtures. Additionally, Auxerre recently exited the Coupe de France, losing in the round of 64 to Monaco (1-2).
Match Results: Auxerre
Paris Saint-Germain Team Overview
🔵 PSG are faring quite well this season: they've already secured a couple of titles, are comfortably placed in the Champions League (in the top 8), and are just one point behind the leading Lens in Ligue 1. Recently, the Parisians played their seventh Champions League matchday, where they unexpectedly lost away to Lisbon's Sporting (1-2). The result didn't reflect the flow of the game, but that's football, and surprises can happen.
🔴 In Ligue 1, PSG have been trailing Lens, who have a one-point lead, for several matchdays. Their rivals have been securing maximum points, so overtaking them hasn't been possible yet. However, the season is still in full swing, and there's a long way to go until it concludes. In the latest Ligue 1 round, Luis Enrique's men thrashed Lille 3-0 at home.
Match Results: Paris Saint-Germain
Latest news
Auxerre
❌ AJ Auxerre face minimal setbacks ahead of their clash with PSG. Nathan Buayi-Kiala remains sidelined due to a knee injury, but he's been out for some time, so the coaching staff likely didn't factor him into their plans. Chilean defender Francisco Sierralta's participation is doubtful for the upcoming game. He sustained an injury during the cup match against Monaco and has already missed two Ligue 1 rounds.
Paris Saint-Germain
🎙 PSG defender Lucas Hernandez addressed the controversial allegations against him and his wife regarding human trafficking. "Unfortunately, we are not the first to face such a situation. Like many before us, we have been manipulated through emotionally charged stories and false assurances. We have never acted with malice or broken any laws. We acted humanely and painfully learned that compassion can be exploited. This matter is now being reviewed by the appropriate legal authorities, where facts, not social media narratives, hold sway," the player stated.
❌ PSG face injury setbacks ahead of their match against Auxerre. Due to injuries of varying severity, the following players are sidelined indefinitely: Matvei Safonov (broken arm), Quentin N'Jantu (muscle injury), Kang-in Lee (thigh injury), and Joao Neves (muscle injury). Additionally, Fabian Ruiz's participation is in doubt after sustaining an injury in the last Champions League match against Sporting.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Mathieu Vernice. Over the course of 84 matches he has refereed, Vernice averages 4.19 yellow cards per game, with 29 fouls. In 18 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Auxerre average 2.4 per game, while PSG average 1.1. It's clear that Auxerre receive more cautions than their opponents, so we suggest betting on Auxerre to win the yellow card count.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Auxerre's average individual total in the French championship is 0.8 goals per match, while PSG's is 2.2. The overall scoring in their matches is as follows: the hosts average 2.3 goals, and the visitors 3.1. Considering this data and their head-to-head results, we propose a bet on the match total being over 2 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Over eighteen matches in the French championship, Auxerre average 5.1 corners per game, while PSG average 6.2 in the same span. Both teams frequently earn set pieces from the corner and have above-average league stats, so we recommend betting on the total corners being over 8.5.
Editorial Prediction
We've observed a pattern with PSG: after a defeat, they tend to take out their frustration on their next opponents, resulting in a thrashing - as seen against Rennes (5-0) and recently against Lille (3-0). Auxerre's current form seems to fit the bill for a similar outcome, so we suggest betting on a handicap for the visitors (-1.5). We believe PSG will secure a comprehensive victory in the upcoming match, with a predicted scoreline of 3-0.
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