Auxerre vs Lyon Prediction – Live on Extratips

Welcome, football fans! Auxerre hosts Lyon on November 23 at 14:00, Ligue 1. Lyon sits 4th with strong Champions League hopes, while Auxerre, struggling near the bottom, fights for survival. Recent news highlights Lyon’s attacking form, with Cherki creating the most big chances this season. Auxerre’s defense has leaked goals, but Perrin remains a creative force.

The odds tell us Lyon (2.00) is the favourite, a draw is priced at 3.40, and Auxerre to win is at 3.90. Both teams scoring is likely (Yes at 1.75), and over 2.5 goals stands even at 1.91. Lyon is confident, coming off four wins in their last five away matches. Auxerre has struggled at home, winning just two of their last five.

Head-to-head, Lyon has dominated, winning 12 of the last 20. The last five matches: Lyon won three, Auxerre won one, and they drew once. Lyon’s strengths: creative midfield, strong end product, and solid away record. Weaknesses: occasional defensive lapses, discipline issues, and reliance on Cherki. Auxerre’s strengths: Perrin’s creativity, resilience in midfield, and set-piece threat. Weaknesses: leaky defense, poor recent form, and struggles against top-six teams.

Injuries could shape the match—Lyon misses one defender but expects Cherki fit. Storylines to watch: can Lyon’s attack break Auxerre’s defensive lines, will Perrin inspire an upset, and will Auxerre’s home crowd spur a surprise?

Expect a competitive match with chances at both ends. Likely scenarios: Lyon win with goals (high), competitive draw (medium), Auxerre upset (low).