Lyon are aiming to extend an impressive winning run as they host Auxerre in a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday. The visitors have been unconvincing lately, particularly on their travels and Lyon are expected to have the upper hand here.
After enduring a difficult start to the season, Lyon are finally beginning to find their rhythm in recent weeks. Pierre Sage’s men have won five of their last six matches across all competitions and are now up to seventh in the Ligue 1 standings.
Lyon claimed a 4-0 victory at Le Havre last time out in Ligue 1, with Alexandre Lacazette finally breaking his domestic duck. However, they will head into Sunday’s clash off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League.
It has been a tricky start to the season for Auxerre, who have picked up three wins and suffered five defeats from eight matches. One of those wins came last time out as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Reims.
One of the main problems for Monaco this season has been a woeful record on their travels. They have lost all four of their away matches so far, conceding at least two goals in each of those fixtures.
How the bookies view it: Lyon overwhelming favourites
Lyon have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 8/15 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Auxerre is valued at 9/2 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 7/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Lyon on top
Lyon have a 23-8 advantage with eight draws from 39 previous matches against Auxerre. They have also won the last two meetings at Groupama Stadium.
Players to watch: Lacazette to star again
Lacazette was on target in the win over Le Havre and could be worth keeping an eye on for Lyon. The striker has three goals in the last four matches and is priced at 23/20 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Hamed Traore has caught the eye for Auxerre this season with his energetic and lively displays. The attacker has three goals so far and is priced at 4/1 by Betfred to find the net on Sunday.
Probable line-ups
Gabriel Osho is among a list of injured players for Nice, which also includes Lasso Coulibaly, Saad Agouzoul and Paul Joly. Florian Aye should lead the line once again, with Traore and Gaetan Perein providing support.
Said Benrahma was a second half substitute at Le Havre and should return to the starting line-up on Sunday. Maxence Caqueret should continue in midfield while Clinton Mata is set to feature at the back.
Auxerre: Leon, Akpa, Jubal, Diomande, Mensah, Danois, Raveloson, Hoever, Perrin, Traore, Aye
Lyon: Perri, Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Abner, Veretout, Caqueret, Tolisso, Cherki, Benrahma, Lacazette
Anything else catch the eye?
Auxerre have seen over 3.5 goals in their last three away matches and a repeat is priced at 11/10 with Betfred. Lyon have scored in both halves in their last three Ligue 1 matches and could be set for a similar pattern at evens with Betfred.
Lyon are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and both teams to score could be considered at 8/5 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Auxerre will be played on Oct 27, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Lyon vs Auxerre prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
