The Matchday 30 clash in Ligue 1 between Lille and Auxerre will take place on April 20 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Lille vs. Auxerre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lille
The team defeated Toulouse 2-1 in the last round, extending their uncompromising streak in the championship to 12 matches (7 wins, 5 losses). This victory allowed Lille to return to the European competition zone in the Ligue 1 standings, climbing to the 5th position. Notably, Bruno Genesio's side boasts the second-most reliable defense in the current championship, conceding 31 times, with only PSG allowing fewer (26). It's important to add that the team has won their last three home matches in the championship, keeping clean sheets in the last two.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in Lille's last 5 Ligue 1 matches.
- At home, the club has won 5 of their last 6 matches in France's top division (1 loss).
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score of Lille's last 11 home matches in the championship.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-5-1)
Lucas Chevalier – Aissa Mandi, Bafode Diakite, Alessandro, Ismaily – Andre Gomes, Benjamin Andre, Mitchel Bakker, Hakon Haraldsson, Mathias Fernandez Pardo – Jonathan David.
Auxerre
After two 1-0 victories in Ligue 1, the club fell to Lyon 1-3 in their previous match. Nonetheless, Auxerre managed to score again, extending their scoring streak in the French championship to 5 matches. Despite the setback, Auxerre remains in 10th place in the elite French league standings, comfortably 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Notably, the last two head-to-head encounters between the upcoming opponents ended in draws, but both took place at Auxerre's home ground.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 championship matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 5 of Auxerre's last 6 Ligue 1 matches.
- Auxerre has scored in 5 consecutive away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Auxerre (5-4-1)
Donovan Leon – Ki-Jana Hoever, Sinaly Diomande, Jubal, Clement Akpa, Gideon Mensah – Gaetan Perrin, Keven Denoua, Assane Diousse, Ado Onaiwu – Lassine Sinayoko.
Referee
Thomas Leonard (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 25%.
Lille vs. Auxerre: Match Prediction
Lille secured a hard-fought away victory in the last round, allowing the club to return to the top six. At home, the team always feels confident. In the current championship, Lille has earned 30 of their 50 points in the standings at their home stadium. They have won 5 of their last 6 home matches in Ligue 1. Additionally, the motivation factor should not be overlooked, as the hosts are fighting for European competition spots, while the visitors are in the middle of the standings, not contending for relegation or European competition slots.
Therefore, I don't think Auxerre can stop the hosts' winning momentum. Lille has won their last three home championship matches, even defeating much stronger and more motivated opponents than Auxerre, such as Monaco and Lens. My match prediction: Lille to Win
