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Lens - Auxerre
France Ligue 1 - Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Prediction 1
Lens to Win to Nil
117/100 (2.17)
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Prediction 2
Over 1.5 Lens Goals
8/15 (1.53)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Lens and Auxerre go head-to-head at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in France’s Ligue 1 on Saturday, January 14th. Title chasers Lens host relegation candidates Auxerre this weekend. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Lens vs Auxerre
Lens have been priced as odds-on favourites to gather three points at Auxerre’s expense when the teams clash on Saturday in Ligue 1. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Lens to Win to Nil
Relegation candidates Auxerre have lost three games in a row in Ligue 1 and their 5-0 hammering at the hands of Toulouse in midweek would have evaporated any remaining confidence in their ranks. Indeed, Auxerre have failed to score in three of their last four league assignments overall and they could struggle to make an impact in the final third again when they visit title-chasing Lens on Saturday. We expect the hosts to dominate and a stake on Lens to win to nil is our first prediction.
Over 1.5 Lens Goals
Auxerre were torn to shreds in alarmingly-easy fashion by Toulouse on Wednesday evening (0-5) and their defence looked brittle enough to suggest they could be sliced upon just as handily by an even-strong Lens outfit on Saturday. Lens have notched at least twice in each of their last three domestic fixtures and they can be backed at a tempting price to net over 1.5 times again when they host an Auxerre side in dire straits.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Lens vs Auxerre
View our rundown of the top stats for Saturday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Head to Head
21/10/19
France Ligue 2 LI2
Lens
Auxerre
0
0
09/03/19
France Ligue 2 LI2
Lens
Auxerre
2
0
06/10/18
France Ligue 2 LI2
Auxerre
Lens
1
2
11/05/18
France Ligue 2 LI2
Lens
Auxerre
2
1
31/07/17
France Ligue 2 LI2
Auxerre
Lens
1
0
Last Five - Lens
01/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Lens
1
0
L
28/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Troyes
Lens
1
1
D
22/01/23
France Cup France
Brest
Lens
1
3
W
14/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Auxerre
Lens
0
1
W
11/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Strasbourg
Lens
2
2
D
Last Five - Auxerre
01/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Monaco
Auxerre
3
2
L
29/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Montpellier
Auxerre
2
0
L
22/01/23
France Cup France
Niort
Auxerre
0
4
W
14/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lens
Auxerre
1
0
L
11/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Toulouse
Auxerre
5
0
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s meeting between Lens and Auxerre.
Lens odds: 41/100 (1.41) – 70.9%
Draw odds: 39/10 (4.9) – 20.4%
Auxerre odds: 7/1 (8.0) – 12.5%
The bookies priced Lens as clear favourites to win this weekend, while a 2-0 triumph for the hosts is the smallest available price in the correct score stakes at 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%. Lens are also odds-on favourites to be in front in the half time result market at 9/10 (1.9) – 52.6%.
Lens vs Auxerre Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s Ligue 1 skirmish between Lens and Marseille.
Lens
Florian Sotoca, Wesley Sais and Adam Buksa could all be missing up front for Lens this weekend, while midfielders Salis Abdul Samed, David Costa and Jimmy Chabot are also receiving treatment. Keeper Wuilker Farinez has a knee issue and won't feature either.
Predicted Lineup for Lens: Samba – Gradit, Danso, Medina – Frankowski, Onana, Fofana, Machado – Costa, Claude-Maurice, Openda
Auxerre
Theo Pellenard, Alexadre Coeff and Paul Joly could all be absent at the back for Auxerre on Saturday while midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil is struggling with illness and could also be absent. Auxerre are third from bottom in Ligue 1 following their dismal 5-0 loss at home to Toulouse.
Predicted Lineup for Marseille: Costil – Zedadka, Jubal, Jeanvier, Mensah – Sinayoko, Raveloson, Toure, Sakhi – Niang, Abline
Player to Watch – Seko Fofana
Seko Fofana has been a dynamic presence in the Lens’ midfield this season and the 27-year-old’s technical talents and dribbling skills have caught the eye of a number of big-name suitors across Europe, with several Premier League clubs credited with an interest in the playmaker. Fofana has six goal contributions in Ligue 1 for Lens this term.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Lens
Auxerre
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 51 |
| 2 |  Marseille | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 46 |
| 3 | Lens | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 45 |
| 4 |  Monaco | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 41 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 40 |
| 6 |  Lille | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 35 |
| 7 |  Lorient | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| 8 |  Nice | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 31 |
| 9 |  Clermont Foot | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 30 |
| 10 |  Lyon | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 11 |  Reims | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 29 |
| 12 |  Toulouse | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 29 |
| 13 |  Nantes | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| 14 |  Montpellier | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | -12 | 20 |
| 15 |  Brest | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -11 | 19 |
| 16 |  Troyes | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -13 | 19 |
| 17 |  AC Ajaccio | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 18 |
| 18 |  Strasbourg | 21 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -14 | 15 |
| 19 | Auxerre | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | -28 | 13 |
| 20 |  Angers | 21 | 2 | 2 | 17 | -29 | 8 |
Lens vs Auxerre Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current Ligue 1 title favourites?
PSG are the bookmakers’ favourites to land the Ligue 1 title again in France this season.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 16:00 BST.
Which club is favourite to win this week?
Lens have been priced as favourites to beat Auxerre on Saturday.
