The Matchday 18 clash in Ligue 1 between Angers and Auxerre will take place on January 19 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers vs. Auxerre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Angers vs. Auxerre
Angers (4-5-1): Yahia Fofana – Florent Anin, Jordan Lefort, Emmanuel Biayenda, Carlen Arcus – Haris Belkebla, Jean-Eudes Aholou, Farid El Melali, Himad Abdelli, Jim Allevinah – Esteban Lepaul.
Auxerre (3-4-3): Théo De Percin – Clément Akpa, Jubal, Sinaly Diomandé – Gideon Mensah, Assane Dioussé, Elisha Owusu, Paul Joly – Amad Traoré, Gaëtan Perrin, Lassine Sinayoko.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Angers
Angers secured their second consecutive victory in Ligue 1 by defeating Montpellier 3-1 in the last round, winning both times by a two-goal margin. These results have extended their uncompromising streak in this tournament to nine matches (5 wins, 4 losses). Six points from the last two matches in the French championship have lifted Angers to 13th place in the standings, increasing their gap from the relegation zone to seven points. It is worth noting that Angers have been struggling at home this season in Ligue 1, earning only 7 of their 19 points in the standings. Only Havre, with 6 points, has performed worse at home.
- One team failed to score in 5 of Angers' last 6 matches in the French championship.
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their last 11 home matches in this tournament, conceding at least twice in 7 of them.
- Angers have failed to win in 6 of their last 8 home matches in Ligue 1 (1 draw, 5 losses).
Auxerre
Christophe Pélissier's side extended their winless streak in the French championship to five matches (3 draws, 2 losses) after a goalless draw with Lille in the 17th round. In three of these matches, Auxerre failed to score. Nevertheless, the team remains in the middle of the Ligue 1 standings, occupying 10th place, just three points ahead of their upcoming opponent. It is important to note that Auxerre has lost 6 of their 8 away matches since returning to the top French division (1 win, 1 draw).
Defender Paul Joly will not play due to suspension.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in 6 of Auxerre's last 7 away matches in the French championship.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Auxerre's last 7 away matches in this tournament.
Angers vs. Auxerre: Match Prediction
The hosts have been performing excellently in the new calendar year, winning both of their Ligue 1 matches. Moreover, including matches in the Coupe de France, Angers are on a four-match winning streak. This week, the club successfully overcame the round of 16 barrier in this tournament by defeating Quevilly-Rouen 3-2. In their last home league match, the team kept a clean sheet against Champions League participant Brest, winning 2-0. I do not expect the hosts to slow down against a declining opponent.
Including matches in the Coupe de France, Auxerre has not won in six matches (3 draws, 3 losses). Interestingly, their last victory was against Angers in the first round of Ligue 1 at the end of November last year, with a score of 1-0. However, that victory was achieved at home. On the road, Christophe Pélissier's team has performed terribly this season, losing 6 of their 8 Ligue 1 matches.
Therefore, I have no doubt that the hosts, on a four-match winning streak, will be closer to success in the upcoming match. My prediction – Angers with a handicap (0)
