Desperate to bounce back from frustrating results, Auxerre and Lens clash at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps this Saturday, 4 October, in a crucial test of character.
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Auxerre vs Lens prediction: Clean sheet victory for the visitors?
Key stats
- Auxerre are winless in nine of their last 10 H2Hs in Ligue 1 (D5, L4).
- Each of Auxerre’s last eight victories have been accompanied by a clean sheet.
- Lens are on a two-match unbeaten streak, conceding none in the process.
- Les Sang et Or have scored four goals in each half this league term.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 0-2 Lens
Auxerre's hopes of building momentum were dashed in a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving them without back-to-back wins since early April. The result marked their fourth league loss in six matches this term.
Lens, meanwhile, saw their own progress stall as they were held to a goalless draw by Rennes – their first stalemate of the campaign. Under Pierre Sage, the visitors now have the opportunity to record three consecutive Ligue 1 clean sheets for the first time since November 2023.
With defensive solidity favouring the visitors and the hosts struggling for consistency, Lens are expected to leave Auxerre with all three points, handing the hosts their fifth defeat of the season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens to take the cake
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The defeat to PSG saw Auxerre drop to 14th in Ligue 1 rankings after six matchdays. They need to make a strong statement, but they are clearly the underdogs here with odds of 13/5 (3.60) – indicating a 27.7% probability of victory.
Lens are in exceptional defensive form, as indicated in their 10-man display against Rennes. Despite drawing blanks in consecutive away league outings, they are favoured with straightforward 1/1 (2.00) odds. This implies a 50% success rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lens all the way
Auxerre have won just once in their last 10 H2Hs, which incidentally was in their last encounter in late April last season, an impressive 4-0 triumph. However, it is Lens who have been utterly dominant in recent fixtures.
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
Lens
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 14/12/24
Auxerre
Lens
France Ligue 1 03/06/23
Auxerre
Lens
France Ligue 1 14/01/23
Lens
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 21/10/19
Lens
Auxerre
Auxerre preview: Can they avoid a home defeat?
The odds are stacked against Auxerre, with three players missing: Nathan Kiala, Ousmane El Azzouzi and Sinaly Diomande.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Senaya, Siwe, Sierralta, Mensah, Oppegard, Sinayoko, Owusu, Danois, Loader & Mara
Last five matches:
- PSG 2-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 1-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 1-2 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 1-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Nice 3-1 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Lens preview: Four missing
Fode Sylla and Anthony Bermont are out on international duty at the U20 World Cup, whereas Jonathan Gradit is out suspended. Deiver Machado is ruled out due o fitness issues.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Abdulhamid, Baidoo, Sarr, Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol, Thauvin, Said & Edouard
Last five matches:
- Rennes 0-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Lens 3-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
- PSG 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Lens 3-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Wesley Said
With two goals and as many assists, Said is a surefire threat for Auxerre to take into consideration. Although he fired a blank in the goalless draw against Rennes, his matchwinning performance (G1, A1) in the Derby du Nord win over Lille shows the amount of damage he can inflict on opposition.