Auxerre vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Dec 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Auxerre vs Metz

It's a bottom-of-the-table clash as Auxerre meet Metz at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Sunday 7 December.

We are wagering Metz +0.5 at -125 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Auxerre, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

Basement boys AJ Auxerre drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Paris FC at Stade Jean Bouin. Christophe Pelissier's team had 45% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Sinaly Diomande registered the goal.

Metz have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Rennes by a 1-0 scoreline. The Lorraine side had five shots on goal and 52% possession.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Auxerre	26	4	7	15	19	36	-17	19:36	19
18	Metz	26	3	4	19	25	60	-35	25:60	13

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.5 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Auxerre have had 44.3% possession, 382.8 passes and 4.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Danny Namaso has found the net 2 times, with Sinaly Diomande, Lassine Sinayoko and Francisco Sierralta getting 1 each. Lassine Sinayoko is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Donovan Leon keeping 2 clean sheets.

Metz have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 1.1 goals. Les Grenats average 48.8% possession, 436.6 passes, 4.3 corners taken and 5.1 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 14.8 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Gauthier Hein got 4 goals, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo notched 3, while Giorgi Tsitaishvili and two other players scored 1. Cheikh Sabaly is top assists provider with 2, while Jonathan Fischer has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Auxerre confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Donovan Leon (GK), Lamine Sy, Sinaly Diomande, Clement Akpa, Fredrik Oppegaard, Rudy Matondo, Oussama El Azzouzi, Kevin Danois, Lassine Sinayoko, Sekou Mara, Danny Namaso.

Metz confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Maxime Colin, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Sadibou Sane, Fode Ballo-Toure, Boubacar Traore, Jessy Deminguet, Cheikh Sabaly, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Joel Asoro.

Auxerre vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Auxerre vs Metz betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Metz look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Ligue 1 match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -125 looking like value.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Ligue 1 team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Auxerre vs Metz league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Metz in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auxerre in 9 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auxerre in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auxerre in 14 of their last 19 games at home.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Auxerre 1 - 1 Metz

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +480. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gauthier Hein Over 1.5 Shots -125

Gauthier Hein (Metz) has managed an average of 2.25 shots in his past four Ligue 1 games. We are in favour of betting the -125 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Gauthier Hein Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

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Lassine Sinayoko To Score +190

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA) can be wagered at +190 to be among the goals. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Lassine Sinayoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+450

Shots

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -112

The past seven Metz away matches average 11.14 corners, with the last five Auxerre home games averaging 10.60. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Total Corners and you can get -112 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Auxerre

Total

9.10 4.40 4.70

Home

10.20 4.70 5.50

Away

8.70 3.60 5.10

Metz

Total

9.40 4.30 5.10

Home

8.00 4.14 3.86

Away

11.14 4.29 6.86

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-125

Auxerre Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-128

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+650

2

+188

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Auxerre vs Metz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this Ligue 1 clash, AJ Auxerre are the -111 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 53% chance of winning. Metz are the underdogs at +290 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Auxerre are +148 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Metz are +310 and the draw is priced at +120.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+255

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+120

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-370

X2

-122

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-111

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-105

You will find Lassine Sinayoko at +450 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +175 that he finds the net at anytime.

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Danny Namaso (AJA)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Sékou Mara (AJA)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Josué Casimir (AJA)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Osman (AJA)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Brian Madjo (Metz)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Ibou Sané (Metz)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Kévin Danois (AJA)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Oussama El Azzouzi (AJA)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Rudy Nzingoula Matondo (AJA)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Fredrik Oppegård (AJA)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Assane Dioussé (AJA)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Francisco Sierralta (AJA)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Danny Namaso (AJA)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Sékou Mara (AJA)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Josué Casimir (AJA)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Osman (AJA)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Brian Madjo (Metz)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Ibou Sané (Metz)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Kévin Danois (AJA)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Oussama El Azzouzi (AJA)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Rudy Nzingoula Matondo (AJA)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Auxerre have failed to win in their last four matches at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. Christophe Pelissier's team have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Metz have finished with six defeats and one win in the past 7 away games, netting an average of 1.29 goals per match and conceding 3.43.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Auxerre Home Stats		2-2-6	1.90	0.70	1.20	4	6	5	5
Metz Away Stats		1-0-6	4.71	1.29	3.43	6	1	4	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Auxerre vs Metz Lineups & Team News

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