Lorient has been struggling recently, losing three of their last five matches and drawing one. Their most recent game was a high-scoring draw. In contrast, Auxerre is in good shape, winning three of their last five and drawing the other two without conceding a goal in those draws.

Looking at recent meetings between the teams, Auxerre has won the last two matches, and the most recent one this season was a close, low-scoring game. Based on their current form, this match could be a close contest.