The Matchday 18 clash in Ligue 1 between Angers and Auxerre will take place on January 19 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers vs. Auxerre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Stephanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Angers vs. Auxerre
Angers (4-3-3): Paul Bernardoni – Vincent Manceau, Romain Thomas, Ismaël Traoré, Souleyman Doumbia – Thomas Mangani, Angelo Fulgini, Pierrick Capelle – Sada Thioub, Stéphane Bahoken, Sofiane Boufal.
Auxerre (4-4-2): Donovan Léon – Carlens Arcus, Jubal, Quentin Bernard, Kenji-Van Boto – Rémy Dugimont, Birama Touré, Hamza Sakhi, Mathias Autret – Gaëtan Charbonnier, Mickaël Le Bihan.
Angers
In their last match, Angers suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat away to Lille. This result extended their winless streak to four matches in the league (2 draws, 2 losses). Angers have struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last four outings. They currently sit in the lower half of the table and need a turnaround to avoid slipping further down.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 5 home matches in Ligue 1 (3 draws, 2 losses).
- Angers have conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 home games in the league.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Angers' last 5 home matches in Ligue 1.
Auxerre
Auxerre comes into this match following a 3-0 home victory against Brest. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the league, lifting them out of the relegation zone. However, Auxerre's away form remains a concern, as they have managed just one win in their last six outings on the road.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in Ligue 1 (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Auxerre's last 6 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Auxerre's last 6 away matches in Ligue 1.
Angers vs. Auxerre: Match Prediction
Both teams are in need of points for different reasons, with Angers aiming to climb up the table and Auxerre looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Angers have been more resilient at home, but their defensive frailties could be exploited by Auxerre. Meanwhile, Auxerre's away struggles might continue against a determined Angers side.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
