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A relegation six-pointer awaits in Ligue 1 as Auxerre host Nantes at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps on Saturday evening.
Auxerre occupy the relegation play-off spot, and are four points behind 15th-placed Nice heading into this round of fixtures.
Meanwhile, Nantes are second-from-bottom and five points further back from their opponents, albeit with a game in hand.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our Ligue 1 predictions!
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Auxerre vs. Nantes key stats
- Auxerre have lost just once in five games (W1, D3).
- Nantes are winless in four matches (D1, L3).
- The last five H2Hs have seen just nine goals scored.
Auxerre vs. Nantes preview: Hosts to edge six-pointer?
| Auxerre | vs | Nantes |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 17th |
| 23 | Points | 18 |
| 23 | Goals For | 24 |
| 37 | Goals Against | 45 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 16th | Home Rank | 18th |
| 16th | Away Rank | 14th |
Auxerre have a lot of work to do if they are to avoid relegation to Ligue 2.
Indeed, the hosts are four points from safety with just six games left, and will ideally want to avoid a relegation play-off.
Their main problem this season has been scoring goals, as they are the joint-lowest scorers in the division (23).
However, with home advantage on their side, Auxerre will hope to get a crucial three points here.
Nantes can take some encouragement from winning 1-0 in the reverse fixture, while they are also stronger away from home.
The visitors find themselves in the position of likely relegation due to their dire home record, which is the worst in the division.
Nine points from safety, Nantes are likely to go down, but with seven matches for them and 21 points to play for, it is still mathematically possible.
Either way, the pressure is more on Auxerre rather than them to pull off a result on their travels.
Auxerre vs. Nantes form guide & betting tips
| Auxerre | vs | Nantes |
|---|---|---|
| D-D-L-W-D | League Form | W-L-L-L-D |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 9th | Form Table | 13th |
| 6 | Goals For | 4 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 5 |
| D-D-L-W-D | Form (all comps) | W-L-L-L-D |
Whispers predicts: Auxerre 1-0 Nantes
The bookmakers are fancying the home side, and so are we given their slightly better form, so Auxerre to win at 11/10 is our first pick.
None of their last five home games have also seen both teams score, so BTTS - No at 31/40 is our next bet.
Our final punt in light of expecting few goals is Under 1.5 goals at 2/1, and our 1-0 prediction for Auxerre is available at 11/2.
> BTTS - No at 31/40 | Likelihood: Probable
> Auxerre to win at 11/10 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 1.5 goals at 2/1 | Likelihood: Possible