Auxerre - Lille

Auxerre will host LOSC Lille at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps on Friday, January 10, 2025, in a Ligue 1 clash. Auxerre, currently ninth in the league with 21 points from 16 matches, are seeking to end a five-game winless streak across all competitions, which includes two draws and three losses. Their most recent outing resulted in a 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg.Lille, sitting fourth in the standings with 28 points, are on an impressive 18-match unbeaten run across all competitions, comprising 10 wins and eight draws since their 2-0 loss to Sporting Lisbon in September. Their latest fixture ended in a 1-1 draw against Nantes.Historically, Auxerre holds a slight advantage with 12 wins in their last 31 meetings against Lille, who have secured nine victories, with the remaining nine matches ending in draws. Notably, Lille have suffered just one defeat in their last eight encounters with Auxerre, achieving four wins and three draws since September 2010. Auxerre have been formidable at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six Ligue 1 matches, recording four wins and two draws since a 3-0 loss to Monaco in September.Given Lille's current form and Auxerre's home resilience, a closely contested match is anticipated. However, Lille's momentum may give them the edge to secure a narrow victory