Champions League hopefuls Nice and mid-table Auxerre face each other for all three points at the Allianz Riviera on Friday, 14 March.
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Nice vs Auxerre prediction: Expect the Eaglets to get back to winning ways
Key stats
- Nice have scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine home league games.
- The hosts have lost just once at home in 11 league games (W8, D3).
- Auxerre are one win away from making it 500 Ligue 1 triumphs (D364, L396).
- The visitors have not trailed at half-time in their last seven matches (HT: W4, D3).
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-1 Auxerre
Nice suffered their first defeat in five league outings as Olympique Lyonnais secured a 2-0 victory at the Allianz Riviera. Despite the setback, they remain just three points behind second-placed Olympique de Marseille, with Le Classique looming as a crucial opportunity to close the gap. Meanwhile, Auxerre have endured a mixed run, recording two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches.
Given their contrasting ambitions, Christophe Pelissier’s men face yet another tough challenge as Nice aim to strengthen their hold on the runners-up spot.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.5) – 18.18%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Les Aiglons will be eager to rebound from their loss to Lyon – their only home loss of the campaign – having gone over a year without suffering back-to-back top-flight defeats. With a commanding 64.5% probability of victory, bookmakers strongly favour Franck Haise’s side to see off Auxerre.
AJA might be on a decent streak of results on the road, but despite their narrow 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture, recent H2Hs suggest it will be anything but smooth sailing. Their slim 9/2 (5.5) odds reflect just an 18.18% chance of success.
You can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Nice to get back on track?
Auxerre inflicted one of Nice’s five defeats this season in the reverse fixture, but the hosts are well-poised to avoid losing a league H2H double thanks to their impressive home form.
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
Auxerre
Nice
France Cup 06/01/24
Nice
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 03/03/23
Nice
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 16/10/22
Auxerre
Nice
France League Cup 31/10/18
Nice
Auxerre
Nice preview: Time to catch up with Marseille
The hosts have the opportunity to draw level on points with Marseille, at least for the time being. However, they will deal with the absences of Morgan Sanson, Terem Moffi and Tanguy Ndombele.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Ndayishimiye, Dante, Bombito, Clauss, Santamaria, Boudaoui, Bard, Ali Cho, Guessand, Laborde
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Rennes
2
Nice
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
W
Reims
0
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 25/04/25
W
PSG
1
Nice
3
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Angers
1
Nice
2
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Strasbourg
2
Nice
2
Auxerre preview: : A rare H2H league double in the books?
Auxerre are in pursuit of posting consecutive away league wins for the first time since 2010 and will be without the likes of Nathan Buayi-Kiala, Lasso Coulibaly and Aristide Zossou.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Mensah, Akpa, Jubal, Osho, Hoever, Traore, Owusu, Danois, Perrin, Bair
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Nantes
1
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Le Havre
2
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
W
Lens
0
Auxerre
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Lille
3
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Lyon
3
Auxerre
1
Player to watch: Evann Guessand
Although Guessand fired a blank in Nice’s defeat to Lyon last matchday, he is still a legitimate goal threat. With two assists and one goal in his last four appearances, expect Guessand to make another goal contribution as Nice eye their 14th victory of the campaign.
