Strasbourg face off with Auxerre in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade de la Meinau this Sunday. Strasbourg are currently sitting in 13th place, but a win here coupled with the right results could elevate them up into 10th position.
Auxerre, meanwhile, have been Ligue 1's surprise package this season, and are currently in eighth place.
So can Strasbourg pull off what would be a big win this weekend, or will Auxerre's strong campaign continue?
Strasbourg vs Auxerre Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Strasbourg's recent matches with Auxerre have seen mixed results, with each team winning three of their last six meetings. Their most recent game took place in March 2023, and saw Strasbourg run out 2-0 winners.
- Strasbourg ended 2024 in solid form, going unbeaten in their final three matches of the year. They drew with Reims, beat Le Havre in impressive fashion and then brushed aside RC Calais in the Coupe de France.
- Auxerre, in contrast, ended 2024 without a win in their final four games. It is worth noting that their last two league matches were draws, though, including one against Paris St. Germain. However, they will have been disappointed by their Coupe de France loss to Ligue 2 side Dunkerque.
- Strasbourg have been one of Ligue 1's more exciting sides to watch this season. Liam Rosenior's side have scored 25 goals to date, with only five Ligue 1 sides registering more. However, they also have the worst defensive record outside of the bottom three sides, having conceded 27 goals.
- Auxerre's away form is probably a concern for them here. They have only won once in six games on the road this season, although it's worth noting that they've also only failed to score in one of those matches.
Strasbourg vs Auxerre Prediction
This match is probably closer than league positions suggest, as Strasbourg ended 2024 in good form, while Auxerre hit a slide of sorts, with the nadir being their loss to Dunkerque.
Liam Rosenior's side will probably come into this game with confidence, then, but their reckless nature also makes them a difficult pick, as they have regularly conceded goals.
Given Auxerre's poor away form, a bet on Strasbourg may not be a bad idea, but overall, it feels more likely that this one ends in a draw.
Prediction: Strasbourg 1-1 Auxerre
Strasbourg vs Auxerre Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw.
Tip 2: Game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals - Yes (Strasbourg have seen under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven games against Auxerre).
Tip 3: Strasbourg to be leading at half time - Yes (Strasbourg have led at half time in their last three home games against Auxerre).