- Angers SCO are 283/100 to win, A.J. Auxerre 109/100 and the draw 131/50.
- The hosts have won three of the last five meetings between these two sides while Angers SCO have won two and no-one has drawn.
- Angers SCO have yet to claim an away win in any competition after two away games (D1, L1).
Auxerre have a spring in their step
A.J. Auxerre have been in mixed form of late, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five matches. However, the latest of these, the 5-2 defeat at RC Lens last weekend, does not reflect the overall standard of their play.
Les Diplomates have seen Thelonius Bair come to life in Ligue 1 2026-2027, as the midfielder has scored three goals in their last five games. Danny Namaso has given them a little bit of a bite up top, with one goal in one game, while Rayan Mandengue has been a creator in the French top flight, assisting once in one appearance.
Visitors Angers are in stronger nick, going into this one with a two-game winning streak after victories over FC Lorient and Paris FC. Les Scoïstes have won four, drawn three and lost three of their last ten matches in all competitions, so there is a little more consistency to their form.
Angers should keep it tight
Both teams play with a base of 4-3-3, but Will Still is determined to get the game played at a higher tempo than his visitors. Stéphane Gilli has set Angers up to be compact and pragmatic, keeping them in games with structure, good game management and solidity.
Auxerre have been pretty sturdy at home across all competitions, conceding just five goals in four games for an average of 1.25 per game. Angers are yet to win away from home in any competition after their two road games to date, drawing one and losing one. They average 1.00 goal per game on the road and concede 2.00, which leaves them vulnerable to the counter-attack.
The hosts have the edge
Angers SCO are an interesting price for this game at 283/100, but Auxerre are the slight favourites at 109/100 and the 131/50 is a draw. Given Auxerre haven't lost at home in any competitions in their previous four, I will side with the home side for this one.
Auxerre also won the corresponding Ligue 1 2025/2026 fixture 3-1 at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps and Les Scoïstes have failed to take a win from their last three Ligue 1 games away to Auxerre. The draw is an enticing result, but a home win in a tight match is more likely.
