PSG are aiming to strengthen their hold at the top of the table as they travel to Auxerre for a Friday’s night French Ligue 1 fixture. Both teams often impress going forward and could serve up goals in this one.
Auxerre are coming off a 2-0 defeat at Toulouse in their previous Ligue 1 fixture. However, that was the first defeat in six matches for one of the form sides in the league at the moment.
Christophe Pelissier’s men have impressed going forward this season and like to make fast starts. They have scored in the first half in three of their last four Ligue 1 home matches.
PSG have been below their best in the last few games, winning just two of their last five matches across all competitions. The good news is that they are still top of the table, seven points clear of second placed Marseille.
The Parisians’ are renowned for their attacking quality and have found the net in every Ligue 1 match this season. Like their hosts, Luis Enrique’s men also make fast starts and have scored in the first 10 minutes in three of their last five league matches.
How the bookies view it: PSG highly fancied
PSG have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/3 by Kwiff to claim the win. A victory for Auxerre is valued at 24/5 while Kwiff are also offering odds of 17/5 for a draw.
Head to head: PSG on top
PSG have a 22-13 advantage with 11 draws from 46 previous matches against Auxerre. The Parisians also did the double last season, with the clash at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps ending in a 2-1 victory.
Players to watch: Barcola to star
Bradley Barcola remains the most dangerous attacker for PSG and will be keen to add to his 10 Ligue 1 goals. The forward is priced at odds of 4/5 to get on the score sheet on Friday.
PSG also have some attacking quality of their own, particularly Hamed Traore, who has six Ligue 1 goals so far. Kwiff is offering odds of 3/1 on the forward to find the net on Friday.
Probable line-ups
Lasso Coulibaly, Ange-Loic N’Gatta and Nathan Buayi-Kiala are all sidelined with injuries for Auxerre. Lassine Sinayoko should continue to lead the line, with Traore providing support.
Goncalo Ramos could be given the nod in attack for PSG as he continues to work his way to full fitness. He will be supported by Lee Kang-In and Barcola while Marquinhos should feature at the back.
Auxerre: Leon, Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, Akpa, Mensah, Perrin, Ravelonson, Owusu, Traore, Sinayoko
PSG: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Vitinha, Ruiz, Neves, Barcola, Lee, Ramos
Anything else catch the eye?
With Auxerre and PSG often making fast starts and striking early, both teams could be backed to score in the first half at 12/5 with Kwiff. There was a goal within the first 10 minutes in the last meeting and a repeat is priced at 19/10 by Kwiff.
PSG are still expected to be dominant and could be backed to score in both halves at 19/25 with Kwiff.
This French Ligue 1 match between Auxerre and PSG will be played on Dec 6, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Auxerre vs PSG prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
