The Matchday 15 clash in Ligue 1 between Auxerre and Metz will take place on December 7 at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps. Auxerre vs. Metz: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Auxerre
The team has drawn in the last two rounds. Christophe Pélissier's men first shared the spoils at home against Lyon (0-0), and then away against Paris (1-1). However, the club's winless streak has only extended and now stands at nine matches in Ligue 1 (3 draws and 6 defeats). Auxerre remains at the bottom of the table, trailing the safe 15th spot by five points. The main problem for this club is a lacklustre attack, as they have scored only 8 goals after 14 rounds, which is the worst result in the championship.
- The club has failed to score in 5 of their last 6 Ligue 1 games.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Auxerre's last 6 matches in the league.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 10 home games in Ligue 1 (2 draws and 6 defeats).
Predicted lineup for Auxerre (4-3-3)
Donovan Leon – Gideon Mensah, Clément Akpa, Lamine Sy, Sinaly Diomandé – Oussama El Azzouzi, Rudy Matondo, Keven Denoua – Sekou Mara, Danny Loader, Lassine Sinayoko.
Defenders Senou Coulibaly and Marvin Senaya, as well as midfielder Theo Sive, are out due to injuries.
Metz
Stéphane Le Mignan's side, after three consecutive victories in Ligue 1, have now suffered two straight defeats. Following a disappointing away loss to Brest (2-3), they were defeated at home by Rennes (0-1). Since September, the club has preferred uncompromising football – 3 wins and 5 losses. Metz is currently in the relegation zone but is only three points away from escaping it. The key factor for their low position in the table is their weak defense, which has conceded the most goals in the championship – 31.
- The club has not won in 16 of their last 20 Ligue 1 encounters (2 draws and 14 defeats).
- Three or more goals have been scored in 8 of Metz's last 9 away matches in the league.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 8 of their last 9 away games in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Metz (3-4-3)
Jonathan Fischer – Fodé Ballo-Touré, Thierry Yegbé, Maxime Colin – Boubacar Traoré, Gauthier Hein, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jesse Demenge – Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Cheikh Sabaly, Ibrahima Sane.
Forward Joseph Mangondo is out. The participation of forwards Cheikh Sabaly and Habib Diallo, as well as defender Yuri-Michel Mboula, is in doubt.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 7 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 43%.
Auxerre vs. Metz: Match Prediction
The bookmakers' odds are surprising, as the hosts are considered favorites. I disagree with this, due to Christophe Pélissier's side's nearly three-month winless streak in the league. The team has clearly forgotten how to score. Auxerre's current position at the bottom of the table is no accident, so I believe they will not win in this clash of the strugglers.
Metz, although only two points ahead, has a much better current form. In their last five Ligue 1 matches, the club has secured 3 victories, while losing twice. The team only lost to Brest in the 10th added minute and also dropped 3 points against Rennes, who are incredibly difficult to beat even for Ligue 1 leaders.
My prediction: "Metz to win or draw"
