In a clash of contrasting forms, opposing Ligue 1 sides Auxerre and Lille battle for bragging rights in this 16th round fixture at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps on Sunday, 14 December.
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Auxerre vs Lille prediction:
Key stats
- Auxerre are on a three-match undefeated run in the league (D2 W1).
- AJA have not conceded after half-time in their last three games.
- Lille have won four of their previous five competitive fixtures.
- The Mastiffs have received a red card in each of their last three away games.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 1-2 Lille
Auxerre put an end to their four-match losing streak with back-to-back draws against Lyon and Paris FC, before beating fellow strugglers Metz 3-1 in their previous fixture. Although their three-game unbeaten run has lifted spirits in the dugout, they still linger inside the relegation zone with 12 points.
Meanwhile, in contrast, the visitors saw their four-match winning streak come to a halt away at Bern against Young Boys in the Europa League. That away loss was their fourth in five competitive trips away from home.
Despite their recent loss, Bruno Genesio’s men will be confident of winning away at Auxerre, although the hosts are poised to cause some problems given their resurgent form.
Pre-game odds and win probability:
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Auxerre are winless in five of their eight home games this term. Bookies back them with odds of 17/5 (4.40), indicating a 22.7% chance of success on home turf.
Having gone winless in four of their seven away league fixtures this term, Lille will be eager to turn the streak around. The visitors are priced at 4/5 (1.80) odds, implying a 55.5% probability of success away at Auxerre.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lille to continue unbeaten H2H form?
Lille are unbeaten in 10 straight competitive meetings across all competitions (W5, D5), most recently beating the hosts 3-1 in mid-April last season.
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Auxerre preview: Can they continue their unbeaten momentum?
Lasso Coulibaly, Nathan Buayi-Kiala, Tell Siwe, Marin Senaya and Elisha Owusu are confirmed absentees for Auxerre.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Sy, Akpa, Diomande, Oppegard, El Azzouzi, Danois, Matondo, Mara, Sinayoko & Namaso
Last five matches:
- Auxerre 3-1 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 1-1 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Angers 2-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 0-1 Marseille (Ligue 1)
Lille preview: An 11th straight unbeaten H2H?
Ayyoub Bouaddi misses out due to a red card, while Alexsandro, Marc Caillard, Hamza Igamane and Calvin Verdonk are some of the notable absentees sidelined due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ozer (GK), Perraud, Mandi, Ngoy, Meunier, Andre, Bentaleb, Mbappe, Haraldsson, Sahraoui & Broholm
Last five matches:
- Young Boys 1-0 Lille (UEFA Europa League)
- Lille 1-0 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-1 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Lille 4-0 Dinamo Zagreb (UEFA Europa League)
- Lille 4-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Hakon Haraldsson
It’s been three straight games since Haraldsson provided an assist or scored a goal for Lille, although he has been instrumental in the club’s two recent victories despite firing blanks. The Iceland forward will be eager to add to his four-goal tally in Ligue 1 when they travel to Auxerre.