Lyon vs Auxerre Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Sep 2026
Lyon vs Auxerre Predictions
It stands to reason that Lyon and Auxerre can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -128 for this outcome means a nice return if the bet lands.
Read our in-depth Lyon vs Auxerre betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Lyon vs Auxerre Preview
Lyon welcome Auxerre to Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Friday 4 September.
Lyon drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais against Le Havre. OL had the majority of the ball boasting 57% possession and five shots on target, while Ikoma Lois Openda scored the goal.
AJ Auxerre have suffered back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats, recently being beaten at home by Angers 3-1 at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. The Burgundy side had seven shots on goal and recorded 60% possession, while Remy Lascary found the net.
3-2 Win for Lyon in Last Head-to-Head
Lyon have avoided defeat against Auxerre in the past four meetings. In their last clash, Lyon came out with a 3-2 home win at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The previous 6 H2H matches have ended up with three Lyon wins, one Auxerre victory and two draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Lyon |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 18 |  Auxerre |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3:8 | 0 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Lyon have had 53.0% possession, 448.9 passes and 6.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.
Top scorers are Corentin Tolisso and Roman Yaremchuk on 4 goals, while Afonso Moreira has racked up 2. Corentin Tolisso and Endrick are the leading assists makers with 4, while goalie Dominik Greif has kept 2 clean sheets.
Auxerre have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.8 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. AJA average 46.3% possession, 376.8 passes, 5.0 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
Lassine Sinayoko is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Sekou Mara and Bryan Okoh have 3. Romain Faivre has been the top assist maker on 3, with Theo De Percin and Donovan Leon collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lyon predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Mads Bidstrup, Tyler Morton, Ernest Nuamah, Corentin Tolisso, Kail Boudache, Ikoma Lois Openda.
Auxerre predicted lineup (4-1-2-3): Mamadou Diop (GK), Lamine Sy, Sinaly Diomande, Elikya Legros, Clement Akpa, Arthur Piedfort, Naouirou Ahamada, Kevin Danois, Romain Faivre, Danny Namaso, Remy Lascary.
Main Match Prediction
The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -128 that’s available. We expect the teams to both find the net in this Ligue 1 match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Ligue 1 form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
There’s a chance to secure bigger odds for your BTTS Yes pick by heading to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and including Over 2.5. Land a return if there are at least three goals along with both sides finding the net.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Auxerre
Lyon can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +575 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Danny Namaso (AJA) has bagged at least one shot on goal in his past two Ligue 1 games. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Shots on Target and you can secure +115 that he goes over the line.
Corentin Tolisso (OL) has scored five goals in his past eight Ligue 1 home games. We’re content to land the +210 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 6.00 corners for Auxerre in their past 5 matches, while the previous five Lyon games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. Auxerre should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -120 are on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a same-game multi that incorporates both teams to score, Lyon to come out on top merged with Danny Namaso (AJA) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Lyon vs Auxerre 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, Lyon are the -200 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 67% chance of winning. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +500 for AJ Auxerre.
Lyon -1 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -120. A victory by two goals or more against Auxerre means a full payout. A win by one and you will get all your stake refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -128.
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Loïs Openda is available at +115 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +320 to find the net first.
Stats: Ligue 1 matches only
Lyon have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Auxerre have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Lyon were 3-2 victors against Auxerre last time out at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon have landed two victories in the previous 3 H2H games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais and there’s also been a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.00 | 1.70 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Auxerre Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Lyon League Stats
Auxerre League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 13.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lyon this season are Ikoma Lois Openda (1), Malick Fofana (1), Noah Nartey (1)
- Top Assistors for Lyon this season are Corentin Tolisso (1), Pavel Sulc (1), Zachary Athekame (1)
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Lyon vs Auxerre Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest OL vs Auxerre team news before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 and the newest injury information.
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Auxerre Predicted Lineup 4-1-2-3
Lyon Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Auxerre Predicted Lineup 4-1-2-3
Previous Lyon Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
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Manager: Paulo Fonseca
Auxerre Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Lille | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Lyon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Rennes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 6 | Troyes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 3 |
| 8 | Marseille | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Angers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 11 | PSG | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 12 | Brest | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 13 | Le Mans | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 15 | Lorient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 16 | Toulouse | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Nice | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 18 | Auxerre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rennes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 2 | Marseille | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Lens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Paris FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Strasbourg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Lille | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 | Brest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Le Mans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Lyon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | Troyes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 12 | Nice | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 | PSG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Lorient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 17 | Angers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Toulouse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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