The capital club is pushing for a place in the European spots. Auxerre vs Paris FC prediction
Auxerre and Paris FC will meet on Saturday, November 7, in the 10th round of French Ligue 1. The match will be played at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, with kickoff at 17:15 CET. I am backing goals in this encounter.
H2H and statistical facts
- Auxerre have conceded in six consecutive matches.
- Paris FC are on a similar five-match run.
- Auxerre have both scored and conceded in six consecutive matches.
- Auxerre have scored 9 of their 13 goals after half-time.
- Paris FC concede 80% of their goals in the second half.
Auxerre
Auxerre have yet to find consistency this season. After nine rounds, the team sit 13th in the table with 10 points. The Burgundy side have three wins and one draw to go with five defeats. Their goalscoring record is particularly concerning at 13:23. In terms of goals conceded, Auxerre are among the worst teams in the league.
Over their last five matches, the team have claimed two wins, drawn once and lost twice. Auxerre first defeated Brest (2-1), then lost to Rennes (1-4), but bounced back with an away win over Le Havre (3-1). In the following match, the Burgundy side shared the points with Le Mans (1-1), before suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Strasbourg. Such inconsistent results have prevented the team from making steady progress up the table.
The latest setback was particularly painful. Auxerre conceded five goals against Strasbourg, four of them after the break. Their only goal was scored by Cameron Archer, but his finish was not enough to save the match. The dismissal of midfielder Lamine Dioubaté in the second half made matters even worse.
Cameron Archer remains Auxerre's main attacking hope. The English striker has already scored six goals in the current league campaign and is the team's leading scorer. Romain Faivre also plays an important role in the creative department, capable of creating danger through individual brilliance and incisive passing. However, the hosts' main priority is to shore up their defense.
Paris FC
Paris FC have been one of the pleasant surprises of this Ligue 1 campaign. After nine rounds, the capital club sit fourth with 17 points. Liam Rosenior's team have won five matches, drawn twice and suffered only two defeats, while their deficit to leaders PSG is just three points.
Paris recently defeated Strasbourg (2-1), then lost to Lorient (0-1), before engaging in a goal-filled thriller with Rennes and winning 4-3. In the next round, the Parisians lost to Lens (1-2), but quickly recovered to beat Monaco 3-1. As a result, the team head to Auxerre on the back of an important victory over one of the stronger sides in French football.
Their latest performance against Monaco was especially impressive. Paris FC showed excellent finishing and took the lead before the break thanks to two goals from Lassine Sinayoko. After half-time, the opposition reduced the deficit, but Pablo Pagis restored the two-goal advantage. In the end, Paris FC secured a deserved victory, proving they can successfully compete even with teams boasting greater resources.
Lassine Sinayoko is the star of the Parisian attack. The forward has already scored eight league goals and ranks among the top scorers in the entire Ligue 1. It is also important that Paris FC can attack in a variety of ways, using both quick breaks and positional combinations.
Probable lineups
- Auxerre: Nardi, Macossо, Diomande, Akpa, Si, Oppegard, Danois, Ahamada, Faivre, Namaso, Archer.
- Paris FC: Trapp, Otavio, Coppola, Cherki, Traore, Lopez, Melo, Pagis, Kebbal, Simon, Sinayoko.
What to bet on?
Paris FC look like the favorites ahead of this clash. The capital club are considerably higher in the table, have produced more consistent results and boast one of the league's most prolific strikers. Auxerre, despite having home advantage, are experiencing serious defensive problems and conceded five goals in their last match. I expect Paris FC to control the game and secure another victory.
