Lyon vs Auxerre prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 4, 2026
In the 3rd round of Ligue 1, Lyon will face Auxerre on September 4, 2026. The home side will be determined to take maximum points.
Lyon vs Auxerre team news and expert analysis
The club from the Groupama Stadium collected 60 points last season, one more than Marseille and Rennes, which was enough to secure fourth place and a spot in the Champions League qualifying rounds. They overcame Sparta Prague there, albeit not without difficulty, but then faced a much stronger Fenerbahçe side and, after a 1-1 draw in Istanbul, surprisingly lost 1-2 at home. As a result, they will have to settle for the less prestigious Europa League. Domestically, Paulo Fonseca's side opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Toulouse. However, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Le Havre.
The Burgundy club survived the relegation battle last season, although they were fortunate to do so: 34 points were enough to finish in a safe 15th place. The new campaign began with a 2-5 defeat, although the opponent was the runners-up, Lens. They then also lost to Angers, suffering a less painful but still emphatic 1-3 defeat.
Lyon averaged 1.56 goals scored per game last season while conceding 1.18. The relegation strugglers averaged just 1.00 goal per game while allowing 1.29.
Head to Head matches: Lyon vs Auxerre
The last four meetings have alternated between Lyon victories and draws.
It is time for the hosts to rediscover their form after their recent downturn. We will back them to take maximum points by winning this encounter (odds – 1.60).
Lyon vs Auxerre: key statistics and trends
- Lyon have won one of their last four matches
- Auxerre have lost both of their previous Ligue 1 matches
Lyon vs Auxerre: Possible starting lineups
Lyon are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Descamps - Ouédraogo, Mata, Bacher, Atékame - Narty, Matis de Carvalho - Bidstrup, Duranville, Imbert, Boudache
Auxerre are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Diop - Akpa, Makosso, Diomande, Sy - Danou, Pidfort, Ahamada - Zossou, Namaso, Faivre
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's performance in the Ligue 1 standings.
