Strasbourg vs Auxerre prediction and betting tips on January 5, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 5, 2025, Strasbourg and Auxerre will face off in the 16th round of Ligue 1. The visitors still have a chance to fight for European competition spots, but they need to maximize their points against a mid-table side from the lower half of the standings.
Our prediction for the Strasbourg vs Auxerre match
Racing had a fairly predictable last season. They collected 39 points, comfortably finishing in 13th place. Meanwhile, the "Burgundians" emerged as the best team in Ligue 2, earning their return to France's top flight.
The newly promoted side has been performing admirably. Despite struggling at the end of 2024, going winless in their last three league games and losing to Dunkirk in the cup, Christophe Pélissier’s team amassed 21 points. They are just one win away from the European competition zone. With four wins and six losses, they entered the winter break at a safe distance from the relegation zone.
The hosts concede more than they score, with averages of 1.8 and 1.67 goals per game, respectively. Auxerre has a balanced record, scoring and conceding slightly over 1.5 goals per match.
Strasbourg vs Auxerre: Key statistics and trends
- Strasbourg ended 2024 with three games unbeaten.
- 73% of Strasbourg’s matches end with goals from both teams, and their games average 3.47 total goals.
- Auxerre are winless in their last four matches.
- 53% of Auxerre’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.07 goals per game.
Possible starting lineups
Strasbourg (possible lineup): Petrovic - Diego Moreira, Doukouré, Sarr, Doué - Sèbas, Diarra, Santos, Bakwa - Nanasi, Emegha
Auxerre (possible lineup): Léon - Akpa, Jubal, Osho - Mensah, Onaïwu, Perrin, Danois, Owusu, Joly - Sinayoko
Previous matches: Strasbourg vs Auxerre
Racing have won three of their last four head-to-head meetings, losing only once.
Free prediction for Strasbourg vs Auxerre
Régis Le Bris’ team looked stronger in December and will also benefit from playing at home against a favorable opponent. We predict a home victory for Strasbourg (odds – 1.92).
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