Lens and Auxerre on April 27, 2025, promises to be a compelling encounter as both teams navigate their respective challenges in Ligue 1. Lens recently secured a crucial victory against Brest with a scoreline of 3-1, positioning themselves favorably for European competition . However, they face significant hurdles due to injuries to key players such as Sotoca and Ba, alongside the suspension of Medina. In contrast, Auxerre is striving to break free from a sequence of disappointing results following their recent draw with Lens in December 2024 .
The "Blood and Gold" outfit could occupy a higher position in the table, but a dismal run in February and early March, where they suffered four consecutive defeats, has hindered their progress. This slump coincided with the sale of key players in January, significantly affecting their defense, leading to 11 goals conceded in just four matches—a third of their total season tally.
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Reims (0:2) at home. A recurring issue for Racing has been their struggle for goals, making them the least prolific team among the top 12 in the league by goals scored. Sunday’s match against Brest marked only the third time this season they managed to net three goals in a game. Fortunately, their strong defense, a hallmark under their previous coach, has saved them, with three of their last four wins being by a single goal. To nab a European spot, Lens will need to mount a winning streak at the season's end, but they have yet to win more than two consecutive matches this campaign.
Lens possible starting lineup: Ryan; Gradit, Sarr, Antonio; Aguilar, Thomasson, Aynaoui, Machado; Zaroury, Diouf; Koyalipou
Auxerre possible starting lineup: Leon; Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, Akpa, Mensah; Perrin, Massengo, Diousse, Sinayoko; Bair
While predictions regarding the match outcome are not explicitly stated in available resources, statistical analyses indicate that the performance trends may favor Lens despite their injury woes . The Opta supercomputer model suggests that various factors—including betting market odds—will influence the potential outcomes of this fixture . Unfortunately, details regarding live streaming options and specific lineups remain absent from current sources.
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