Auxerre will host Lyon in the final match of this Ligue 1 round on Sunday, 13 April.
With both teams in doing well this season, who will get the three points from this game? Read our Auxerre vs Lyon prediction and preview to learn more about the match.
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Auxerre vs Lyon predictions: Guests to reign supreme
Key stats
- Lyon have averaged 3.29 total goals per game in the league this season and we saw both teams score in 61% of their matches.
- In the last six duels between these teams, Lyon have notched four wins.
- Lyon have won six of their last eight games in the league.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 1-3 Lyon
While Auxerre have been great lately, winning four of their last six matches, the same can be said for Lyon who have won four of their last five games in the league. Furthermore, Lyon are still in the race for a spot in the Champions League, while Auxerre are pretty much stuck in the middle of the standings.
All things considered, Lyon should be able to get the three points they need from this game, but based on their recent H2H duels with Auxerre, we should also expect plenty of goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon are the more likely winners
- HOME: 23/10 (30.30) – 30.30%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Based on these Auxerre vs Lyon odds, we can conclude that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise since Lyon are the better team on paper.
On top of that, Lyon are also in great form and ahead of Auxerre in the standings by 10 points. That being said, the hosts are also doing well this season and particularly lately, so it won't be an easy game for the guests.
If you liked our predictions for this match, remember to also check out some of our favourite betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Lyon with the clear advantage
With three wins over Auxerre in their last five meetings, Lyon have been the better team lately. Things are even more in their favour if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams: 27-14-16 for Lyon.
France Ligue 1 27/10/24
Lyon
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 17/02/23
Auxerre
Lyon
France Ligue 1 31/08/22
Lyon
Auxerre
Auxerre preview: Having a very good season
With four wins in their last six games, Auxerre have been on a tear lately. Not only that, but they've been pretty good this season overall, especially as a newly-promoted team. After all, Auxerre are 10th in the Ligue 1 standings and bound for a mid-table finish.
However, Auxerre have a lot of players on their injury list, including Clement Akpa, Nathan Buayi-Kiala, Lasso Coulibaly, Hamed Traore, and Aristide Zossou. On top of that, Han Noah Massengo and Elisha Owusu are suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, Osho, Mensah, Perrin, Sinayoko, Aye, Onaiu & Bair
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Lyon
3
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
W
Rennes
0
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Montpellier
0
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 14/03/25
D
Nice
1
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
W
Reims
0
Auxerre
2
Lyon preview: Fighting for their place in the Champions League
With six wins in their last eight matches in the league, Lyon have been red hot lately, thanks to which they're still in pursuit of a top-four finish and a spot in the Champions League. They're currently fifth in the standings, but only four points behind Marseille in the second place.
That being said, Lyon also have another duel with Man Utd in the Europa League a few days after this game, so they have a pretty tough schedule right now.
Ernest Nuamah, Malick Fofana, Tanner Tessman, and Paul Akoukou are all on Lyon's injury list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Veretout, Matic, Tolisso, Almada, Cherki & Mikautadze
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lyon
3
UEFA Europa League 10/04/25
D
Man Utd
2
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
W
Lille
1
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 28/03/25
L
Strasbourg
4
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
W
Le Havre
2
Lyon
4
Player to watch: Rayan Cherki
The 21-year-old winger is having his breakout season in Ligue 1, with seven goals and nine assists in the league so far. Cherki is one of the main reasons why Lyon is still in the chase for a spot in the Champions League and Auxerre will have to keep a close eye on him in this match.
