Auxerre vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

Auxerre vs Lens Intro

The final Ligue 1 round sees bottom play top as Auxerre host Lens at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps. Auxerre have been in poor form all season, and are in urgent need of the three points here. Enjoying contrasting form, Lens will be looking for the win to cement their place at the top of the league table. The two teams face each other on Saturday June 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM. As Ligue 1 heads into matchweek 38, Franck Haise can’t be too happy about his team having earned only 81 points, which puts them in the last place in the league. Christophe Pelissier did a better job with the Saturday’s hosts: they are 16th with 35 points. Auxerre and Lens are currently seperated by a serious 46 points on the Ligue 1 table and 14 table places.

Auxerre vs Lens Form

Auxerre are yet to win a game in last 5 matches and could only draw with Toulouse to pick up 2 points in last 5 games. That being said, Lens beat AC Ajaccio in the previous round to make it five out of five. Another home win would be ideal for Auxerre, after taking 8 points from five most recent Ligue 1 games at their own stadium. Lens continue to impress after winning four of the five games played away from home.

Auxerre vs Lens H2H

This fixture has regularly been dominated by Lens. In fact, in 39 meetings, Auxerre has only won on 11 occasions, with another 9 games ending up all square. While Lens has held the advantage in this matchup historically, they also have the advantage of 3 victories in the last six meetings with Auxerre.

Auxerre vs Lens Analysis

Auxerre drew their last game. Christophe Pelissier’s men were facing Toulouse. The game ended with a score of 1-1. Now Christophe Pelissier’s men are fully focusing on facing Lens. Against Toulouse, Auxerre had a ball possession of 39%. Taking a look at their previous game, Auxerre has those following stats: 12 shots in attack and 11 shots conceded. Meanwhile, Lens won their last match. Franck Haise’s men were up against AC Ajaccio. At the final wistle, the score board showed 3-0. Against AC Ajaccio, Lens had a ball possession of 79%. Often punters look to shots on goal as a true guide of how a team performed. For Lens, a total of 12 shots were taken in attack with 6 shots conceded in the last game.

Auxerre vs Lens Odds

According to the oddsmakers, the favourite for this match between Auxerre and Lens is Lens.