Auxerre are heading into this match in poor form, having lost three of their last five games and only managing one win. They have been conceding goals regularly in recent matches. On the other hand, Lorient are in much better shape, winning three of their last five away games and looking strong on the road. Their recent results include scoring four goals in one game and three in another, so they are clearly finding the net with confidence.

Looking at the recent history between these two sides, their last four meetings have been very open, with each game featuring at least two goals. The most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, and the three before that all had three or more goals. Given how well Lorient are playing compared to Auxerre’s struggles, it seems likely that Lorient will come out on top in what should be an entertaining match.