Sparks will fly as Auxerre and Lens draw swords at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps on Saturday, 14 December. View our free Auxerre vs Lens predictions below.
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Auxerre vs Lens predictions: Hosts to hold their own
Key stats
- Auxerre are unbeaten in their last five home games (W4, D1).
- Lens have won only two of their last seven matches away from home.
- Five of Lens’ last seven matches went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Lens registered the first goal in five of the last six meetings between these teams.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 1-1 Lens
In their last four matches alone, Auxerre have beaten second-placed Marseille and drawn with league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Cristophe Pelissier's men are a force to be reckoned with at home, as they have lost only once in their last 21 matches at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps stretching back to October last year.
Although Lens have been one of the best travellers in the French top flight, we are fairly confident that Auxerre will not lose this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Lens
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lens have enjoyed some fine form in recent weeks, winning three of their last four matches. They are seventh at the time of writing, three points above Auxerre, who are eighth in Ligue 1.
Despite being on the road, Lens are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds usually have a 50% probability of winning.
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We have also established that fewer than three goals were scored in five of Lens' last seven matches. Given that each of Auxerre's last three games went south of the 2.5-goal threshold, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Lens have been the dominant side in recent encounters between these teams. They are undefeated in their last six clashes with Auxerre (W5, D1).
France Ligue 1 03/06/23
Auxerre
Lens
France Ligue 1 14/01/23
Lens
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 21/10/19
Lens
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 09/03/19
Lens
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 06/10/18
Auxerre
Lens
Auxerre preview: A couple of absentees
The hosts will enter this game with two absentees: Ange Loic N'gatta and Ousoumane Camara. Both players are expected to be back later this month.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Osho, Jubal, Akpa, Hoever, Owusu, Danois, Mensah, Perrin, Traore & Sinayoko.
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
Lens preview: Eyeing their third consecutive win
There are a couple of injury concerns for Lens as well with Ruben Aguilar (shoulder problem), Jimmy Cabot (knee Injury) and Sidi Bane (hamstring injury) all expected to miss this contest, while Facundo Medina is doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Frankowski, Danso, Khusanov, Chavez, Thomasson, Diouf, Lascary, Fulgini, Zaroury & Nzola.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Toulouse
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Lyon
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Auxerre
4
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Brest
1
Lens
3
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
L
Reims
2
Lens
0
Player to watch: Gaetan Perrin
Although Gaetan Perrin did not score or register an assist in his last three matches, he has been one of the top performers in the French top flight this season with four goals and four assists. The former Lyon midfielder has six direct goal involvements in his last seven league assignments. He will look to get back to scoring ways this weekend.