Matchday 14 in Ligue 1 between Auxerre and PSG will take place on December 6 at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. Auxerre vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Auxerre vs. PSG
Auxerre (3-4-3): Donovan Leon – Sinaly Diomande, Jubal, Clement Akpa – Ki-Jana Hoever, Elisha Owusu, Rayan Raveloson, Gideon Mensah – Gaetan Perrin, Hamed Traore, Lassine Sinayoko.
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves – Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-In, Bradley Barcola.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
Auxerre
Auxerre's five-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 (4 wins, 1 draw) was snapped in the last round with a 0-2 defeat to Toulouse. Additionally, their goal-scoring streak in this tournament, which spanned eight matches, also ended. As a result of the loss to Toulouse, Auxerre dropped to eighth in the French championship standings, just one point away from the European competition zone. Notably, the club has a zero goal difference in the current Ligue 1 season, with 21 goals scored and 21 conceded.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Auxerre's last 11 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has won their last four home matches in this tournament.
- The club has scored in 11 of their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1.
PSG
PSG dropped points for the third time this season, drawing 1-1 with Nantes in the last round. However, the reigning champions maintained their lead in the Ligue 1 standings, seven points clear of their nearest rival. Moreover, PSG tops the list of the league's most reliable defensive teams, having conceded just 11 goals. The Parisian team also leads the scoring charts, with 37 goals to their name. Notably, PSG's unbeaten away streak in the championship extends to 30 matches (23 wins, 7 draws).
- Both teams scored in 8 of PSG's last 11 matches in the French top flight.
- The club is unbeaten in 15 Ligue 1 matches, winning 12 of them.
- The Parisians have scored at least twice in 9 of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1.
Auxerre vs. PSG: Match Prediction
Auxerre struggled in their previous Ligue 1 match against Toulouse, with an xG close to 0. This is uncharacteristic for Auxerre, who had been strong in attack, scoring in eight consecutive Ligue 1 matches, including at least twice in six of them. However, I don't expect Christophe Pelissier's team to be as ineffective in attack at home, even against the league leaders. Auxerre has been particularly successful at home, winning 5 of 6 matches in this championship (1 loss). With such results, Auxerre ranks second among the best home clubs in the league, just behind PSG.
PSG also had a disappointing match in the last round, dropping points at home against one of the league's lower-ranked teams. However, unlike Auxerre, they created numerous scoring opportunities, with Nantes' goalkeeper making several key saves. As a result, Ligue 1's best attacking team managed to score only once. I don't expect PSG to be content with just one goal in the upcoming match. Luis Enrique's side is formidable away from home, having scored seven goals in their last two championship matches.
However, the league leaders have not been flawless defensively, conceding in 5 of their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1. Auxerre, on the other hand, regularly scores at home, finding the net in 11 of their last 12 matches in this tournament. Therefore, I expect goals from both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
