Auxerre vs Lyon prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - November 23, 2025
One of the matches of Ligue 1’s 13th round will take place on Sunday at the Abbé-Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, where the local side will host Lyon. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash, with strong odds for success.
Match preview
Christophe Pélissier’s team is in the midst of a severe crisis, currently sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table. Auxerre has lost four matches in a row without scoring a single goal — a streak of goalless defeats that highlights their attacking struggles and lack of progress on the pitch.
Home form has also been disappointing: in their last 11 home games, the team hasn’t managed to score more than once in any match. With such lackluster attacking output and current form, the club risks being stuck in the relegation zone for a long time.
Lyon are also experiencing a rough patch — winless in their last three league fixtures, and with only one victory in their previous six matches. Dropping points against direct rivals has already cost them a top-4 spot, so it’s crucial not to miss the chance to return to the European places.
However, the "Weavers’" attacking line continues to entertain: in five of their last six games, there have been at least three goals scored in total between both sides. Even away from home, Lyon regularly finds the net, but defensive instability prevents them from picking up more points.
Probable line-ups
- Auxerre: Léon, Akpa, Senaya, Sierralta, Oppegard, Owusu, Matondo, Danois, Osman, Lauder, Sinaïoko
- Lyon: Greif, Niakhaté, Hateboer, Kluivert, Mata, Tolisso, Maitland-Niles, Mera, Tessmann, Moreira, Ghezzal
Match facts and head-to-head
- Auxerre have lost 6 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lyon have scored in 5 of their last 6 away league fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 7 of the last head-to-head meetings between these teams.
Prediction
Despite both sides’ recent struggles, the match promises to be high-scoring. Lyon consistently play attacking football and are often involved in entertaining clashes, while Auxerre might finally break their goalless streak against Lyon’s shaky defense. Our prediction for the match is "Over 2.5 goals" at odds of 1.96.
