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Lyon vs Auxerre Prediction, Tips & Odds

Lyon vs Auxerre

Ligue 1Regular Season - 3
Lyon
#4 · Ligue 1
DLWDW
VS
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon
Auxerre
#18 · Ligue 1
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★ OUR PICK
Lyon to Win
Strong home form and superior underlying numbers over Auxerre make Lyon the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.56
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.51 (implied 66.1%) for Lyon to Win. Our experts calculate a 68.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.46). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.6% vs 66.1%), driven by Lyon's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Lyon to win against Auxerre, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Lyon enters the season with a solid standing, currently positioned 5th in the league. While they have not played any matches this season, their recent form indicates a mixed performance with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. Their ability to score (GF) and maintain a competitive edge in the league will be key factors as they look to start the season on a positive note. On the other hand, Auxerre finds themselves in 14th place. Like Lyon, they have yet to play a match this season. However, their recent form showcases a slightly better consistency with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. This form suggests that they can be resilient and may pose a challenge to Lyon if they can replicate their recent performances. The model predicts a win probability of around 60% for Lyon, reflecting their higher league position and recent form. A key market percentage to note is Lyon's odds of winning set at 1.75. However, a potential caveat is that both teams are entering the season without any competitive matches, which could lead to unpredictability in performance. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results accumulated throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Lyon Win62%1.51
Draw20%4.32
Auxerre Win18%5.92
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7655.2%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6856.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Lyon 1-0 Auxerre
7.1014.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Lyon -1.5
2.3842%

Lyon have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
7.10
14.1%
2-0
7.38
13.6%
2-1
7.43
13.6%
1-1
7.75
13.0%
3-0
10.36
9.8%
3-1
10.91
9.3%

Our model projects a 1-0 Lyon win as the most likely scoreline at 14.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Lyon clean sheets, in line with their 30% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Lyon
-0.0
1.18
Auxerre
+0.0
4.55
Lyon
-0.5
1.51
Auxerre
+0.5
5.25
Lyon
-1.5
2.38
Auxerre
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Lyon are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Lyon vs Auxerre
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.514.205.801.652.201.732.00
Marathonbet
1.534.506.351.692.201.761.95
Betfair
1.504.506.501.672.151.801.95
Pinnacle
1.534.516.081.702.23
SBO
1.463.945.22
William Hill
1.504.205.801.752.00
Bet365
1.504.205.501.672.201.752.00
1xBet
1.564.576.451.742.271.761.97
Unibet
1.484.306.101.702.141.791.93
Betano
1.554.305.801.702.221.752.02
Superbet
1.544.505.751.672.221.782.00
BetVictor
1.504.105.751.632.101.732.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLyon or Draw
82%1.13
12Lyon or Auxerre
80%1.20
X2Draw or Auxerre
38%2.51

Head to Head

Last 9 Meetings (Lyon leads 4-2)
4 Lyon3 Draw2 Auxerre
Nov 25
Auxerre
0-0
Lyon
Ligue 1
Apr 25
Auxerre
1-3
Lyon
Ligue 1
Oct 24
Lyon
2-2
Auxerre
Ligue 1
Feb 23
Auxerre
2-1
Lyon
Ligue 1
Aug 22
Lyon
2-1
Auxerre
Ligue 1
Apr 12
Lyon
2-1
Auxerre
Ligue 1
Nov 11
Auxerre
0-3
Lyon
Ligue 1
May 11
Auxerre
4-0
Lyon
Ligue 1
Dec 10
Lyon
1-1
Auxerre
Ligue 1

In the last nine matches between Lyon and Auxerre, Lyon has won four times, there have been three draws, and Auxerre has secured two victories. The scorelines indicate a generally competitive rivalry, with a mix of narrow wins and draws. Notably, three of Lyon's wins were by a single goal, while Auxerre's two victories include a decisive 4-0 win in 2011. The most recent draw was a 0-0 stalemate, showing that both teams can be defensively solid. Auxerre's last win against Lyon was in February 2023, suggesting that recent encounters have leaned slightly in Lyon's favor.

Ligue 1 Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Monaco
22003036
WW
2
Paris FC
21103034
WD
3
Lille
21104224
DW
4
Lyon
21103124
DW
5
Rennes
21105414
WD
6
Estac Troyes
21102114
WD
16
Toulouse
201124-21
DL
17
Nice
201103-31
LD
18
Auxerre
200238-50
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
LyonHome
0W1D0L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 11.00 pts/game
AuxerreAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 50.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
LyonAuxerre
1.79Goals p.g.1.27
1.42Goals conceded p.g.1.35
30%Clean sheets27%
48%Win rate27%
3.21Avg goals in match2.62
1.59xG per game0.68
0.17xGA per game-0.17
53%Possession %49%
5.3Shots on target / game3.0
7.5Corners per game6.5
Lyon
Recent Form

Lyon have won 11 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Le Havre 1-1 and lost to Fenerbahçe 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 7D 10L from the last 33 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LyonAll competitions
29 Aug
Lyon
1-1
Le Havre
Ligue 1
26 Aug
Lyon
1-2
Fenerbahçe
UEFA Champions League
22 Aug
Toulouse
0-2
Lyon
Ligue 1
18 Aug
Fenerbahçe
1-1
Lyon
UEFA Champions League
11 Aug
Lyon
3-0
Sparta Praha
UEFA Champions League
04 Aug
Sparta Praha
2-1
Lyon
UEFA Champions League
16
Win
48%
7
Draw
21%
10
Lost
30%
Auxerre
Recent Form

Auxerre have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Lens 5-2 and beat Werder Bremen 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 9D 10L from the last 26 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AuxerreAll competitions
29 Aug
Auxerre
1-3
Angers
Ligue 1
22 Aug
Lens
5-2
Auxerre
Ligue 1
15 Aug
Werder Bremen
0-1
Auxerre
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Auxerre
1-1
Estac Troyes
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Sochaux
1-1
Auxerre
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Auxerre
1-2
Orleans
Friendlies Clubs
7
Win
27%
9
Draw
35%
10
Lost
38%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Lyon

No reported absences

Auxerre

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Lyon Win1.51 (62.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.68 (56.3%)
Both Teams Score1.76 (55.2%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.19 (43.7%)
BTTS No1.98 (44.8%)
Speculative
Draw4.32 (19.8%)
Auxerre Win5.92 (17.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Lyon have averaged 7.5 corners per match at home; Auxerre 6.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 8.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Lyon have generated 1.59 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 5.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Lyon player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Lyon to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.