Lille v Auxerre Tips

Lille will win against Auxerre. They have won 50% of their home matches. Their attacking power and consistency make them clear favourites to win this match.

Auxerre should fancy their chances, especially having lost just one of their last seven league matches. Two of the last four league meetings between these teams ended in draws.

This will be a much tighter match than the bookies thought. Lille want to hang on to their third spot from the top. But Auxerre also need to win to remain in Ligue 1 next season. It's a do-or-die situation for Auxerre. They also want revenge for their narrow 3-4 loss earlier this season.

This fixture looks well set up for over 2 goals based on recent trends. Both of the last 2 head to head meetings have produced more than 2 goals, showing a consistent pattern of open games between these sides. Auxerre’s recent form also supports this, with each of their last 4 matches finishing above the 2.5 goal line. With both historical meetings and current form pointing towards goals, this match has a strong chance of delivering at least 3 goals again.

Auxerre has won 7, drawn 10, and lost 16 of their 33 league games played and sits 18th in the French Ligue 1 with 31 points, winning their last league game 2-1 at home against Nice. Auxerre has scored 32 goals and conceded 44 goals in their 33 league games played. Lille has won 18, drawn 7, and lost 8 of their 33 league games played and sits 3rd in the French Ligue 1 with 61 points, winning their last league game 1-0 away against Monaco. Lille has scored 52 goals and conceded 35 goals in their 33 league games played. Lille has won 3 and drawn 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads against Auxerre, winning the last meeting 4-3 away in the league this season. I am taking Lille to win this match at home and that both teams will score in this game tonight.