Auxerre vs PSG prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 23 January 2026
One of the key fixtures of Ligue 1’s Matchday 19 will take place on Friday at the Abbé-Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, where the local side hosts PSG. The hosts are fighting for survival, while the Parisians are chasing the league leaders, making the contrast in both objectives and current form as stark as possible. I suggest betting on goals in this clash - there’s plenty of value to be found here.
Match preview
Christophe Pélissier’s team is enduring a tough spell, finding themselves in the relegation zone after a protracted run of poor results. Three straight defeats and just one win in their last 13 Ligue 1 matches highlight systemic problems at the club, especially in the attacking phase.
Auxerre remains the league’s lowest-scoring side, forcing the coaching staff to focus on tight defensive organization and containing opponents. Even at home, the Burgundy outfit often plays on the back foot, relying on rare counterattacks and set pieces.
PSG, meanwhile, have put together an impressive streak in the French top flight, racking up four consecutive wins - including a commanding 3-0 home victory over Lille last weekend. However, their winning run was halted midweek when they lost away to Sporting in the Champions League. It’s worth noting that under Luis Enrique, PSG regularly scores at least twice per Ligue 1 match, showing clinical finishing and authoritative match control.
Even with injuries, PSG maintains squad depth and attacking versatility. Aggressive wing play and intense pressing early on often see the Parisians settle games before halftime. The reigning champions also boast an impressive head-to-head record at Auxerre’s ground - just one defeat in 10 visits, with four victories.
Probable lineups
- Auxerre: Léon, Senaya, Akpa, Diomande, Sy, Oppegaard, Danois, El Azzouzi, Ahamada, Namaso, Sinayoko
- PSG: Chevalier, Marquinhos, Mendes, Pacho, Zaire-Emery, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Meunier, Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Match facts and head-to-head
- Auxerre have managed just one win in their last 13 Ligue 1 outings.
- PSG have scored at least two goals in each of their last four league matches.
- The Parisians have won four of the last five Ligue 1 meetings between these sides, netting at least twice in each of those games.
Prediction
Given the teams’ current form and difference in quality, the visitors are clear favorites. Auxerre may put up resistance in spells, but PSG’s attacking firepower should see them score at least twice - making a bet on the Parisians’ individual total over 2 the optimal choice.
