Can Auxerre Finally End Their Losing Run? Auxerre vs Nice Prediction | September 12, 2026
One of the Ligue 1 Matchday 4 fixtures sees Auxerre host Nice. Both teams have made difficult starts to the new campaign and are still searching for their first league victory. Auxerre remain the only team in the division without a point, while Nice have collected two draws from their opening three matches.
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Match Preview
Auxerre have endured a very difficult beginning to the season. After narrowly avoiding relegation last year, finishing just two points above the drop zone, the team have made an even worse start this time around.
Auxerre have lost all three of their opening Ligue 1 matches, suffering defeats against Lens, Angers and Lyon. They conceded five goals against Lens before losing 3-1 in each of their next two games. As a result, Auxerre sit bottom of the table without a single point.
Their defensive problems have been particularly clear. Auxerre have conceded at least three goals in each of their three league matches, while both teams have scored in every game. Their only home match so far also ended in defeat.
However, Auxerre have a much stronger record against Nice at home. They are unbeaten in their last six home meetings with the visitors, winning five and drawing one.
- Possible Auxerre lineup: Diop, Sy, Diomandé, Makosso, Akpa, Ahamada, Piedfort, Danois, Namaso, Archer, Lascary.
Nice also struggled for consistency last season, eventually securing their Ligue 1 status after beating Saint-Étienne in the relegation play-off. Their start to the new campaign has offered little improvement so far.
Nice have failed to win any of their first three league matches, drawing against Lorient and Le Mans before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Paris FC. They currently sit 15th with two points.
The visitors will therefore arrive at Auxerre under pressure to produce a response. At the same time, their recent results have been more balanced than those of the hosts, and they will look to use Auxerre's defensive weaknesses to create chances.
- Possible Nice lineup: Diouf, Mandza, Ndayishimiye, Abdelmonem, Clauss, Coulibaly, Witsel, Nkounkou, Hein, Diop, Wahi.
Head-to-Head
The recent head-to-head record is remarkably balanced. Across the last eight meetings, both teams have won twice, while four matches ended in draws.
The most striking trend is the number of games in which both sides have found the net. Both teams scored in seven of the last eight encounters.
Key Trends
- Auxerre have lost all 3 Ligue 1 matches this season.
- Auxerre have conceded at least 3 goals in each of their 3 league games.
- Both teams have scored in all 3 Auxerre matches this season.
- Auxerre are unbeaten in their last 6 home meetings with Nice.
- Nice are winless in their first 3 Ligue 1 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 8 H2H meetings.
Prediction
Both sides have plenty of reasons to approach this match with high motivation. Auxerre need to stop their losing run and will have the support of their home crowd, while Nice are also searching for a first league victory after three underwhelming results. The hosts' biggest weakness has been their defence, but their attacking contribution has been much more encouraging. They have scored in every league match despite conceding heavily, which gives them a realistic chance of troubling a Nice side that has not looked entirely convincing either. Nice should have enough quality to create opportunities of their own, particularly against an Auxerre defence that has repeatedly struggled to contain opponents. Overall, expect a fairly even contest, with both teams having opportunities to create chances and find the net. Given their current form and recent head-to-head meetings, the game could develop into an open battle with goals from both sides. Prediction: Both teams to score - Yes.
