Auxerre vs Lyon Preview Predictions Team News and Lineups Revealed

Auxerre is set to face Lyon this Sunday in a crucial Ligue 1 showdown at Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps. Auxerre is struggling at the bottom of the table, aiming to break a seven-match winless streak.

Match Preview: Auxerre vs. Lyon

With only one point gathered from their last seven matches, Auxerre’s situation is dire. They sit at the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings, three points adrift from safety. Last week, they suffered a defeat against Angers, which further deepened their woes.

Auxerre’s Recent Form

Auxerre’s form this season has been marked by a lack of offensive power. They have scored just seven goals in 12 matches, making them the league’s least productive attack. Their last victory was on September 21 against Strasbourg.

Lyon’s Struggles

Lyon currently occupies seventh place in Ligue 1 and has also faced challenges recently. They are just two points away from the crucial Champions League spots. Their last win was against Strasbourg on October 26, but they have since failed to secure a victory in four consecutive matches.

Recent Matches

• Auxerre’s last six Ligue 1 games: L D L L L L
• Lyon’s last six Ligue 1 games: L L W D D L
• Lyon’s form in all competitions: W W D D L L

Team News

Auxerre will continue to miss key players due to injuries. Telli Siwe and Oussama El Azzouzi are sidelined, affecting their defensive and midfield options.

Lyon, on the other hand, is dealing with multiple injuries and suspensions. Players like Malick Fofana and Pavel Sulc will not be available. Furthermore, Ernest Nuamah is sidelined with a serious knee injury, while Morton and Tagliafico face suspensions.

Predicted Lineups

Auxerre

• Leon
• Senaya
• Sierralta
• Akpa
• Oppegard
• Owusu
• Matondo
• Danoi
• Casmir
• Namaso
• Sinayoko

Lyon

• Greif
• Kluivert
• Mata
• Niakhate
• Barisic
• Tessman
• Karabec
• Maitland-Niles
• Merah
• Moreira
• Ghezzal

Conclusion

Despite Auxerre’s home advantage, Lyon is favored to win. While Auxerre has shown promise at home, their overall form might not hold against a team like Lyon.

The predicted score is Auxerre 1, Lyon 2.