Lyon vs Auxerre prediction, preview & betting tips – 04/09/26

As the only side with a 100% loss record in Ligue 1 after two matchdays, Auxerre travel to Olympique Lyonnais in an attempt to break their dry spell on Friday, 4 September.

Lyon are one of the eight teams who haven’t lost a single match, while Auxerre occupy the final league spot after two defeats.

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 expert predictions.

Lyon vs Auxerre key stats

• Lyon are winless in back-to-back competitive games (D1, L1).
• Les Gones have won only two of their six opening matches.
• Auxerre have scored three and conceded eight in their opening two games.
• AJA have won only two of their eight away league trips.

Lyon vs Auxerre preview: Lyon continue winning run as AJA fall

With four points from their opening two Ligue 1 outings, Lyon have started the new season on a high note, although they will be disheartened from their recent UCL elimination at the hands of Fenerbahce.

They beat Toulouse 2-0 comfortably on the opening league matchday, before Lois Openda’s 87th-minute strike rescued a significant point in a 1-1 draw with Le Havre last time out.

Lyon have won only one of their last three games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, but remain undefeated here against Auxerre since 2009.

Lyon’s only absentee is forward Julien Duranville. As for Auxerre, the injury list is long – Axel Tuanzebe, Frederik Oppegard, Francisco Sierralta, Marvin Senaya, Bryan Okoh, Assane Diousse and Seko Fofana.

New manager Will Still has endured a difficult start to his new tenure, losing both his opening Ligue 1 games with Auxerre.

AJA have conceded eight goals and sit bottom of the top flight, with their away form in particular very concerning.

Lyon vs Auxerre form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Lyon 2-0 Auxerre

At 15/8 (2.87), Corentin Tolisso to score or assist anytime carries significant value, per Bet365. He has three competitive assists already this season and has an impressive record against Auxerre (G1, A3).

Lyon/Lyon at 13/10 (2.30) offers huge dividends, with the hosts set to dominate proceedings from the outset

BTTS – No at 21/20 (2.05) also makes sense, with Lyon well poised to earn their second clean sheet win in three games.

Under 3.5 total goals at 1/2 (1.50) provides value, with both sides not enjoying the best of forms. A low-scoring encounter is expected at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

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