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Olympique Lyon return to action in Ligue 1 when they host Auxerre on Sunday. Christophe Pelissier’s visitors are winless in four visits to the Groupama Stadium since March 2009.
Lyon’s 100% record in the Europa League came to an end on Thursday when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Turkish powerhouse Besiktas at home. Pierre Sage’s side now turn their sights to Ligue 1, where they are on a run of three-game winning run since a 3-2 loss to Olympique Marseille on September 22.
With 13 points from eight matches, Lyon are seventh in the league but could move to fourth with all three points.
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Auxerre, meanwhile, continued their surge into the top half of the Ligue 1 table last time out with a 2-1 victory over Stade Reims at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps. Pelissier’s men have won two of their last three matches — scoring six goals and conceding twice — having lost the four games before.
Auxerre have nine points from eight Ligue 1 games to sit 12th in the standings but could move to eighth with a win at the Groupama Stadium.
Olympique Lyon vs Auxerre Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Lyon have 23 wins from their last 39 meetings with Auxerre, who have eight wins.
- Lyon have five wins in their eight home games in the league, losing twice, since March.
- Auxerre have lost their four Ligue 1 away games this season, conceding 11 goals and scoring four.
Olympique Lyon vs Auxerre Prediction
Having won five straight games across competitions before their midweek defeat to Besiktas, Lyon head into Sunday's game looking to return to winning ways.
While Auxerre have turned a corner recently, Sage’s men boast the firepower needed to get over the line and should secure all three points at home.
Prediction: Lyon 2-1 Auxerre
Olympique Lyon vs Auxerre Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lyon to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in five of their last seven clashes.)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in their last five meetings.)
