Auxerre will host Montpellier in the upcoming Ligue 1 round on Sunday, 30 March.
Will the hosts secure three points as expected or will we see the guests finally end their losing streak? Read our Auxerre vs Montpellier prediction and preview to find out.
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Auxerre vs Montpellier prediction: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Auxerre have averaged 2.92 total goals per game in the league so far, while Montpellier have averaged 3.20 total goals per game.
- Montpellier have lost six games in a row in Ligue 1.
- Auxerre have only lost two of their 13 home matches in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 2-1 Montpellier
With Auxerre in solid form and Montpellier on their way to relegation, it's hard to see the guests avoiding a loss in this match. Twice in the last four duels between these teams the result was 2-1 and we wouldn't be surprised to see that happen on Sunday as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Auxerre are the more likely winners
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Auxerre vs Montpellier odds that the hosts are the expected winners and that's hardly a surprise looking at the form of both teams at the moment.
After all, Montpellier are on a six-game losing streak and they're last in the standings, while Auxerre have only lost once in their last six matches in the league.
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Most recent H2Hs: Montpellier with the advantage
With four wins over Auxerre in their last five meetings, Montpellier have clearly been the better team of the two lately. However, Auxerre have the advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record: 17-13-15.
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
Montpellier
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 29/01/23
Auxerre
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 21/08/22
Montpellier
Auxerre
Auxerre preview: On the right path to staying up
As a newly-promoted team, Auxerre's goal for the season was simply to avoid relegation and they seem to be on their way to achieving this goal. At the moment, Auxerre are 11th in the standings with 32 points from 26 games, which is 11 points more than the first team in the relegation zone.
When it comes to team news, Lasso Coulibaly, Aristide Zossou, and Nathan Buayi-Kiala are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Mensah, Osho, Jubal, Diamonde, Hoever, Traore, Danois, Owusu, Perrin & 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
Montpellier preview: Hoping to end their losing streak
Not only are Montpellier last in the standings in Ligue 1, they have lost six games in a row. So, things seem bleak when it comes to their chances of survival, but they are still far from relegated. After all, they are just six points behind the team in 16th place, which leads to relegation playoffs, while also being eight points behind the first team outside of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Becir Omeragic, Nikola Maksimovic, Enzo Tchato, Yanis Issoufou, Christopher Jullien, and Axel Gueguin are all on the team's injury list ahead of this game, while Boubakar Kouyate and Theo Sainte-Luce are suspended.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sacko, Mouanga, Sagnan, Mincarelli, Nzingoula, Chotard, Savanier, Maamma, Coulibaly & Delort
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Angers
2
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
L
Le Havre
2
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
L
Auxerre
1
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
L
St Etienne
2
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 08/03/25
L
Lille
1
Montpellier
0
Player to watch: Hamed Junior Traore
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder on loan from Bournemouth has been the key player for Auxerre this season, at least when it comes to their offence. With 10 goals, he is Auxerre's leading scorer and that's why Montpellier will have to keep a close eye on Traore in this game.
