Predictions & Statistics

Placed 4 with 54 points from 30 outings, Lyon continue to operate from a strong competitive position. The record of 16 wins, 6 draws, and 8 defeats, together with a 43:29 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through P. Sulc (11 goals), C. Tolisso (8 goals), Endrick (4 goals), with creative support from Afonso Moreira (7 assists), Endrick (6 assists), P. Sulc (3 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, the record of 10 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with M. Fofana, R. Himbert, N. Kamara unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Auxerre sit 16 with 25 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 5 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 23:37, reflects poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Much of their threat comes through L. Sinayoko (8 goals), D. Namaso (3 goals), Kévin Danois (3 goals), with creative support from L. Sinayoko (3 assists), D. Namaso (3 assists), I. Osman (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with N. Buayi-Kiala, O. El Azzouzi, D. Leon unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.