Lyon vs Auxerre Prediction 25 April 2026
🔊 Can Lyon extend their winning streak in the league? On Saturday, they host Auxerre and aim for a third consecutive victory. Their opponent is not the strongest, as Auxerre currently sit in the relegation zone. As a result, bookmakers have little doubt about a home win. We've analyzed this match and provided an insightful prediction on its outcome in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first round, these opponents played out a goalless draw. Prior to that, in their last five head-to-head encounters, both teams consistently found the back of the net. Such a range of outcomes from past seasons to the present.
Head-to-head statistics Lyon - Auxerre
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔵 Lyon had been struggling for a while, unable to secure a win and even dropping out of the top three in the French championship. They also exited the Europa League, where they were considered one of the season's favorites. What was happening with the team back then is unclear, but now Paulo Fonseca's squad is regaining their former form, having climbed back into the top three of the Ligue 1 standings.
🔴 In their last three matches, Lyon have been picking up points, with their last two games ending in victories. The most notable triumph was against PSG (2-1). Paulo Fonseca's side defeated the reigning Ligue 1 champions on their home turf, showcasing an incredible display of fast-paced football. Prior to that, they secured a clean sheet victory at home against a solid Lorient (2-0).
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre have spent most of the season languishing in the relegation zone and are struggling to climb up the standings. Their offensive capabilities are almost nonexistent, with the team netting just 25 goals this season-tying for the worst record in the league alongside Nantes and Havre. Defensively, they've been equally poor, conceding 39 goals.
⚪ Auxerre's schedule last month was relatively manageable, aside from their latest fixture against Monaco, where they surprisingly held their opponents to a 2-2 draw. This marks the third consecutive draw for Christophe Pelissier's side. On one hand, consistently picking up points is positive for a team like Auxerre; on the other, it raises the question of whether they can escape relegation at this pace.
Match Results: Auxerre
Latest news
Olympique Lyon
🎙 Lyon winger Afonso Moreira shared his thoughts on their victory over PSG in the last round. “We knew what was needed to win this match. We had to be efficient and work hard to regain possession. A big thank you to the coaching staff and all the players for this win. The coach didn't tell me anything special, just to be myself and help the team. That's exactly what I try to do. We're not thinking about the future; we're focused on the next match and want to secure three points,” said Moreira.
❌ The participation of key midfielder Khalis Merah in the upcoming match is in doubt. He played 85 minutes against PSG but picked up an injury, leaving it unclear whether he will be fit to face Auxerre. Among those definitely sidelined are injured players Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Schulz, and Malik Fofana.
Auxerre
❌ Auxerre are uncertain about the availability of goalkeeper Donovan Léon, who sustained an injury during the clash with Monaco and was substituted in the second half. The situation with key defender Fredrik Oppegard also remains unclear, as he was forced off in the last round. Lamine Coulibaly, Oussama El Azzouzi, and Tidiane Devergnies remain sidelined and will definitely not be available to support their teammates in the upcoming match.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by Ruddy Buquet. On average, he issues 3.63 yellow cards per game over a span of 100 matches, with 23 fouls per game. In Ligue 1, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Lyon average 2 yellow cards per game, while Auxerre average 2.1. Both teams have been relatively disciplined this season, and Ruddy Buquet is not known for handing out many cards. Therefore, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lyon's individual goal average in Ligue 1 stands at 1.5 goals per match, whereas Auxerre's is significantly lower at 0.8. The overall scoring in matches involving these teams is low: the hosts average 2.5 goals, while the visitors average 2.1. Considering this data and the result of their previous encounter, we recommend a bet on total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In recent Ligue 1 matches, Lyon have averaged 5.3 corners per game, with Auxerre having a similar figure of 4.8. Both teams frequently earn set pieces from the corner flag and have statistics slightly above the league average, so we suggest betting on total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
Lyon's recent performances suggest the team is regaining their optimal form, reminiscent of their extended winning streak across all competitions. Auxerre have been quite average, so they are expected to struggle away against a motivated Olympique Lyonnais side. We anticipate a confident display from the hosts and predict a Lyon victory, with an expected scoreline of 2-0.
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