Auxerre vs Angers Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 29-08-2026

Aug 2918:45
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Match Prediction

Expected score: Auxerre 1-0 Angers

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AuxerreDrawAngers
Over 2.5 goalsNo (45%)
Both teams to scoreNo (49%)

Auxerre hosts Angers in the second round of Ligue 1's regular season. Both teams are looking to gain their first points of the season after difficult opening matches. They both lost their first games, creating added pressure to perform as they face off in this upcoming encounter.

Team form

Auxerre

Auxerre recently suffered a heavy defeat against Lens, ending in a 2-5 loss. Their form has shown inconsistency, only managing to secure a victory against Werder Bremen prior to the start of the season, while also drawing twice against French league opponents. Across their last five matches, they've averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded, highlighting defensive challenges they need to overcome. The team will rely on their attacking players like Romain Faivre and Aristide Zossou to create scoring opportunities and ensure a more solid game in front of their fans.

Angers

Angers enters this match off the back of a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Lille, which marked their first defeat of the season. Before this setback, they recorded a narrow victory against Paris FC and displayed an ability to score, averaging 1.8 goals per game over their last five matches, while conceding an equal number. Stronger performances in front of goal will depend on playmaker Amine Sbai, who has showcased notable form recently and will be key in linking up with forwards to create scoring chances. Overall, Angers will need to focus on converting their chances effectively to come away with a positive result.

Head-to-head

In their last five meetings, the encounters between Auxerre and Angers have been competitive. They drew 1-1 earlier in 2023 and drew 2-2 in December 2022, indicating balance in encounters. The most recent matches have featured a mix of results, suggesting both teams can challenge each other, though Angers did secure two victories against Auxerre in earlier meetings. This head-to-head record highlights that matches tend to be tightly contested, often resulting in draws or narrow margins.

Key factors

Possession statistics from both teams indicate a propensity to control the game, with Auxerre at 57% and Angers at 55% in their latest matches. This suggests both teams are comfortable maintaining possession and can create potential goal-scoring opportunities from midfield. However, both defense lines appear vulnerable, as shown by the number of goals conceded recently—Auxerre (5 goals) and Angers (2 goals) highlight this issue. Effectiveness in converting their possession will be paramount, especially for Auxerre, playing at home, as they are tasked with unlocking Angers' defense.

Prediction

Given the recent forms of both teams and considering their last meeting characteristics, Auxerre might hold a slight advantage playing at home. They have had slightly more goal-scoring potential, backing their chances to contest in attack while Angers needs to solidify their defense to avoid conceding goals. With prior draws and a home-ground advantage, Auxerre is positioned to claim their first points of the season, reflecting their potential to edge this matchup.

Overall, the prediction points towards a home win for Auxerre as they seek to capitalize on their home advantage and get their season underway positively against an Angers team that is still searching for its identity this season.

Match info

Tournaments:

Ligue 1(Regular Season - 2)

Referee:

H. Ben El Hadj Salem

Stadium

, Auxerre

Statistics

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Angers
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Injuries & Suspensions

Lineups

Standings

#TeamMPWDLGFGAGDPTS
1
Marseille
11004043
2
Lens
11005233
3
Lille
11002023
4
Lyon
11002023
5
Monaco
11001013
6
Stade Brestois 29
10102201
7
Le Mans
10102201
8
Paris Saint Germain
10102201
9
Rennes
10102201
10
Lorient
10100001
11
Nice
10100001
12
Paris FC
10100001
13
Estac Troyes
10100001
14
Le Havre
100101-10
15
Toulouse
100102-20
16
Angers
100102-20
17
Auxerre
100125-30
18
Strasbourg
100104-40
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