Matchday 14 in Ligue 1 between Auxerre and PSG will take place on December 6 at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps. Auxerre vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Jérémy Pignard (France)
Matches – 5 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Auxerre vs. PSG
Auxerre (3-4-3): Donovan Léon – Sinaly Diomandé, Jubal, Clément Akpa – Ki-Jana Hoever, Elisha Owusu, Rayan Raveloson, Gideon Mensah – Gaëtan Perrin, Hamed Traoré, Lassine Sinayoko.
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves – Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-In, Bradley Barcola.
Each team’s lineup is based on their previous match in this tournament.
Auxerre
Auxerre's five-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 (4 wins, 1 draw) ended with a 0-2 defeat against Toulouse in the last round. This loss also snapped their eight-match scoring streak in the tournament. As a result, Auxerre dropped to eighth in the French league standings, just one point behind the European competition zone. Notably, the club has a zero goal difference this season in Ligue 1 – 21:21.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 9 of Auxerre's last 11 matches in the French league.
- The team has won their last 4 home matches in this tournament.
- Auxerre has scored in 11 of their last 12 home games in Ligue 1.
PSG
PSG dropped points for the third time this season after a 1-1 draw with Nantes in the last round. Nevertheless, the reigning champions retained their lead in the Ligue 1 standings with a seven-point gap over their nearest rivals. Moreover, PSG tops the list of the tournament's most reliable defensive teams, having conceded just 11 goals. The capital team also leads in attacking prowess, with 37 goals scored. PSG's unbeaten away run in the league now stands at 30 matches (23 wins, 7 draws).
- Both teams scored in 8 of PSG's last 11 matches in the French top division.
- The club is unbeaten in 15 Ligue 1 matches, winning 12 of them.
- PSG has scored at least twice in 9 of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1.
Auxerre vs. PSG: Match Prediction
Auxerre faltered in their previous French league match against Toulouse, with an xG close to zero. This was uncharacteristic for Auxerre, as they had been impressive in attack, scoring in eight consecutive Ligue 1 matches, with at least two goals in six of them. However, I don't expect Christophe Pélissier's side to be as toothless in attack at home, even against the league leaders. Auxerre has been particularly successful at home, winning five of six matches this season (1 loss). With these results, Auxerre ranks second among the league's best home teams, just behind PSG.
PSG, on the other hand, also had a disappointing last round, dropping points at home against one of the tournament's underdogs. Unlike Auxerre, PSG created many scoring chances, with Nantes' goalkeeper making several crucial saves. Consequently, the best-attacking team in Ligue 1 managed to score only once. I don't think PSG will settle for just one goal in the upcoming match. Luis Enrique's side is unstoppable on the road, scoring seven goals in their last two league matches.
However, the tournament leaders are not flawless in defense and have conceded in five of their last six away matches in Ligue 1. Auxerre, in turn, regularly finds the net at home, scoring in 11 of their last 12 matches in this tournament. Therefore, I expect goals from both sides, my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
