Auxerre are struggling at the moment, having lost three of their last five games and won only once. Their form is poor, and they’ve been conceding a lot of goals. Lyon come into this match in similar trouble, with three losses in their last five as well, but they did manage two wins, including a strong 4-0 victory. Both teams are in a rough patch, so it’s hard to say either is in good shape.

When these two teams meet, there are often goals. In their recent matches, they’ve had a few high-scoring games, like a 3-2 loss for Auxerre and a 1-3 win for Lyon. Overall, their meetings tend to be open and entertaining, with plenty of chances at both ends. This match looks close, but given Lyon’s slightly better recent results and their ability to score away from home, they might just edge it.