Champions PSG take on Auxerre at the Parc des Princes on the final day of the Ligue 1 campaign in France on Saturday, 17 May. Read our Ligue 1 predictions for the contest below.
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PSG vs Auxerre prediction: Expect an entertaining final day in Paris
Key Stats
- 75% of PSG’s home games in Ligue 1 this season have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Twelve of PSG’s 16 home matches in the league this term have produced goals at both ends.
- Auxerre have failed to score in only one of their last eight away assignments in Ligue 1.
- Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick in PSG’s last league fixture against Montpellier.
Correct score prediction: PSG 3-1 Auxerre
PSG will want to finish with a flourish ahead of their Ligue 1 title presentation, so back the champions to put on a show against an Auxerre side that lost their last away game 3-1 (vs Lille).
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Pre-game odds and win probability: PSG are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
PSG has the Coupe de France and Champions League finals on the horizon and will likely pick a team with both games in mind on Saturday. However, the markets have still given the Parisiens an 83.3% chance of beating Auxerre.
Auxerre (10th) will finish in midtable no matter the result on Saturday. They are available at a massive 12/1 to win at PSG, though they haven’t won in the capital since 2010. View more of our free football predictions and Ligue 1 analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours PSG
PSG haven’t lost a meeting with Auxerre since 2011, though the teams did draw 0-0 when they last met in December.
France Ligue 1 06/12/24
Auxerre
PSG
France Ligue 1 21/05/23
Auxerre
PSG
France Ligue 1 13/11/22
PSG
Auxerre
France Cup 30/05/15
Auxerre
PSG
PSG preview: Youngsters could get another chance
Luis Enrique gave a number of young and fringe players a chance to impress against Montpellier last weekend and with more important fixtures to come, the Spanish coach could field a similar team against Auxerre.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Tape, Beraldo, Hernandez, Zaire-Emery, Mayulu, Doue, Kang-In, Mbaye, Barcola, Ramos
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Montpellier
1
PSG
4
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
W
Arsenal
1
PSG
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
L
Strasbourg
2
PSG
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
W
Arsenal
0
PSG
1
France Ligue 1 25/04/25
L
Nice
3
PSG
1
Auxerre preview: Three out for visitors
Kevin Danois, Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Lasso Coulibaly are out of action for Auxerre. The visitors drew 1-1 with Nantes in their last test and they have won only one of their last five matches in Ligue 1 overall.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, Akpa, Mensah, Perrin, Massengo, Owusu, 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
Player to watch – Senny Mayulu
Teenager Senny Mayulu is one of the most promising young players on PSG’s books, and the 18-year-old showcased his talent last weekend when he scored one of the champions’ four goals against Montpellier.
Mayulu to shine again?
Midfielder Mayulu, who has been on PSG’s books since 2020, is a regular for France’s U20s and the wonderkid has been tipped for a big future. The all-rounded has a complete skillset and he will be determined to catch the eye if he starts against Auxerre.