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Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Lyon or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Lyon welcome Auxerre to Groupama Stadium looking to build on an unbeaten start to the new Ligue 1 campaign. The hosts sit fourth in the standings with four points from their opening two matches, following a 2-0 away win over Toulouse and a 1-1 home draw against Le Havre.
Auxerre have endured a difficult opening to their season, sitting at the bottom of the table in 18th position after back-to-back defeats. The visitors suffered a 5-2 away loss to Lens before falling 3-1 at home to Angers, conceding eight goals across their two fixtures while managing three in reply.
Squad availability heavily favors the home side, as Auxerre travel with a depleted squad missing seven players including A. Diousse, S. Fofana, B. Okoh, M. Senaya, F. Sierralta, A. Tuanzebe, and F. Oppegard. Lyon are without J. Duranville but retain continuity across their starting lineup.
Combined scoring rate: 4.3 goals per game (Lyon at home plus Auxerre away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LyonChampions League league stage | 7 | +8 | 14 |
| 2 | Paris Saint GermainChampions League league stage | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 3 | Paris FCChampions League league stage | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | LilleQualifying | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 10 | Marseille | 7 | +4 | 9 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | +2 | 9 |
| 12 | Toulouse | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 13 | Auxerre | 7 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 | Strasbourg | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Angers | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 16 | Le MansRelegation Playoffs | 7 | -5 | 6 |
Lyon have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Lyon enter this match undefeated in league play with a win and a draw, while Auxerre have lost both of their opening fixtures. In head-to-head records at home against Auxerre, Lyon have won three and drawn two of five meetings without suffering a defeat. Auxerre are also dealing with extensive squad absences across their defensive and midfield units.
Auxerre have conceded eight goals across their two league matches this season, an average of 4.0 goals against per game, with their away fixture at Lens producing seven goals. Head-to-head history reinforces high goal volume, with 80 percent of the last ten meetings between these clubs producing over 2.5 goals at an average of 3.1 goals per match.
Auxerre have shown significant defensive vulnerability in the early season, allowing five goals away at Lens and three at home against Angers. In their previous head-to-head encounter in April 2026, Lyon scored three goals in a 3-2 victory, and the visitors have seven players sidelined heading into this match.
Published September 2, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
