Ligue 1: Lille vs Auxerre Prediction & live stream info.

The upcoming Ligue 1 match between Lille and Auxerre, scheduled for April 20, 2025, presents an intriguing encounter as Lille currently occupies the 5th position in the league standings while Auxerre sits at 10th . Lille's recent performance showcases a strong home record with nine wins at Stade Pierre-Mauroy this season, which significantly bolsters their chances of securing a victory. In contrast, Auxerre's recent defeat to Lyon raises concerns about their form going into this match .

Lille are seeking a more stable run to finish the season as they gear towards the final five rounds in Ligue 1. Next up, fifth-placed Lille will play host to Auxerre, who are 10th. Read on for our prediction of the match.

Lille’s past few matches have been a bit solid, having earlier endured a shaky period. They are coming from a 2-1 away win at Toulouse. After four straight matches on the road, the Mastiffs will welcome a return home.

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The bigger chunk of their points in Ligue 1 have come at home, where this season they only lost twice. Lille have three straight wins at home and kept clean sheets in the last two.

LOSC Lille have now achieved three straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Stadium Municipal when beating Toulouse 2-1. The Hauts-de-France club had most of the ball recording 57% possession and three shots on target, with Mathias Fernandez-Pardo and Mitchel Bakker scoring one goal each.

AJ Auxerre were beaten 3-1 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Lyon at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps. AJA had 41% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Lassine Sinayoko was on the scoresheet.

Auxerre possible starting lineup: Leon; Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, Akpa, Mensah; Perrin, Massengo, Danois, Onaiu; Sinayoko

Lyon possible starting lineup: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Veretout, Matic, Tolisso; Almada; Cherki, Mikautadze

Predictions favor Lille to win with a forecast scoreline of 1-0. A mathematical analysis further supports this prediction by indicating a substantial 73% probability of victory for Lille . Additionally, betting insights suggest that the match is likely to feature under 2.5 goals and may not see both teams scoring. These statistical indicators underline Lille’s dominance in the matchup against Auxerre and highlight their intent to maintain momentum in the league.

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