On Sunday, Auxerre will host Lyon at Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps for a crucial Ligue 1 clash. Auxerre seeks to break a troubling losing streak, while Lyon hopes to return to winning ways.
Current Form and Standings
Auxerre is struggling, sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table. They have not secured a win in their last seven league matches, accumulating just one point. Their sole victory this season was recorded on September 21 against Strasbourg.
Lyon currently occupies seventh place in the league. Despite recent struggles, including a loss to Paris Saint-Germain and four winless games, they are only two points from a Champions League spot.
Team Performance
- Auxerre: Seven games without a win; scored only seven goals in 12 matches.
- Lyon: Four-game winless streak, with their last away victory occurring on September 30 against Decathlon Arena.
Pavel Sulc, Lyon’s key attacker, has recorded five goals and one assist in 11 appearances this season. However, Lyon’s form has dropped, with recent matches yielding two draws and two losses.
Injuries and Suspensions
Auxerre will be without first-choice centre-back Telli Siwe and midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi due to injuries. On the other hand, Lyon faces significant challenges with injuries to Malick Fofana and Sulc. Additionally, players like Tyler Morton and Nicolás Tagliafico will miss out due to suspensions.
Possible Lineups
The potential starting lineup for Auxerre is:
- Leon; Senaya, Sierralta, Akpa, Oppegard; Owusu, Matondo, Danoi; Casmir, Namaso, Sinayoko
Lyon may field the following players:
- Greif; Kluivert, Mata, Niakhate, Barisic; Tessman, Karabec; Maitland-Niles, Merah, Moreira; Ghezzal
Match Prediction
Given the current form and the injury issues faced by both teams, Lyon is expected to win the match, though the challenge posed by Auxerre at home should not be underestimated. A close contest may result in a final score of 2-1 in favor of Lyon. Both clubs aim to maximize points, making this match crucial in their fight for better positions in the league.
