Struggling Auxerre look to stop the rot as they welcome Paris FC to Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps for round 21 of Ligue 1 on Sunday.
The hosts currently occupy the relegation zone, sitting 17th in the standings, seven points adrift of safety, while the visitors are 14th, seven points above the playoff spot.
Our Auxerre vs Paris FC prediction provides a clear outlook on the contest, with additional Ligue 1 betting tips also included.
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Auxerre vs Paris FC prediction: Tight affair on the cards
Key stats:
- We have seen draws recorded in three of the last six head-to-head meetings, including a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
- Auxerre have not registered more than one goal in each of their last five matches.
- Five of the last six meetings between the sides have produced under three goals.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 1–1 Paris
Auxerre enter this encounter without a win in each of their last six outings across all competitions, though they ended a five-match losing streak with a goalless draw at Toulouse last weekend.
We expect them to build on that result, though AJA’s struggles in attack could be a stumbling block, as they have not found the net in each of their last four matches.
It is not like Paris have been the most watertight in defence either, having conceded in four of their last six outings across all competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to Lorient in the Coupe de France last time out.
As such, we expect both teams to cancel each other out in a score draw, which is unlikely to feature many goals, with Paris also recording stalemates in their last two Ligue 1 outings.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Not much separating the sides
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and subject to change.
The above odds suggest this encounter will be competitive, with little separating the sides. Auxerre have been handed a 40.0% probability of victory, while Paris are priced at a 35.7% possibility of taking full spoils, and a draw is available at 31.3%.
Our hot tip — both teams to score — offers great value at 5/6 (1.83).
Most recent H2H: Recent success for Auxerre
Auxerre have lost just one of the last seven head-to-head meetings between the two sides (W3, D3) and are on a three-match unbeaten run, including a 1-1 draw in the reverse.
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Auxerre preview: Key midfielder doubtful
Auxerre will remain without long-term absentee Nathan Buayi-Kiala as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury, while Francisco Sierralta, who has been sidelined for the last four outings, will also play no part here.
Midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi was forced off late on last time out, leaving his availability uncertain for this weekend’s clash.
Predicted XI: Leon (GK), Sy, Diomande, Okoh, Akpa, Owusu, El Azzouzi, Danois, Faivre, Namaso & Sinayoko
Auxerre’s last five results:
- 01/02/26: Toulouse 0–0 Auxerre (D)
- 23/01/26: Auxerre 0–1 PSG (L)
- 17/01/26: Lens 1–0 Auxerre (L)
- 04/01/26: Brest 2–0 Auxerre (L)
- 21/12/25: Auxerre 1–2 Monaco (L)
Paris preview: A host of absentees
Paris will remain without Sofiane Alakouch and Pierre-Yves Hamel, as both players continue their recovery from injuries, while Samir Chergui is yet to return to full fitness since coming back from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nouha Dicko has been unavailable for the last seven outings, making his participation this weekend doubtful. Thibault De Smet could miss a fourth straight outing through injury, while Hamari Traore is set to be absent for a third consecutive match.
Predicted XI: Trapp (GK), Sangui, Mbow, Otavio, Ollila, Lees-Melou, Munetsi, Marchetti, Kebbal, Immobile & Simon
Paris FC’s last five results:
- 04/02/26: Lorient 2–0 Paris FC (L)
- 31/01/26: Paris FC 2–2 Marseille (D)
- 25/01/26: Paris FC 0–0 Angers (D)
- 18/01/26: Nantes 1–2 Paris FC (W)
- 12/01/26: PSG 0–1 Paris FC (W)
Player to watch: Ciro Immobile
Veteran striker Ciro Immobile moved to Paris FC in the just-concluded winter window and did not enjoy the best of debut appearances, having come on as a substitute in the defeat to Lorient, but he will be looking to make a better impression this weekend.