Ligue 1

Auxerre

12 Sep 2026 19:45

Nice

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Auxerre to win 2.50

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Auxerre vs Nice Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026

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1X: Double Chance Auxerre or Draw

2.50 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 12 Sep 2026 at 12:16 · Odds are subject to change

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Auxerre find themselves rooted to the foot of Ligue 1, pointless after two matches and carrying a defensive record that borders on the alarming. Eight goals conceded in two fixtures tells its own story, and manager Will Still has publicly acknowledged the need for a rapid reset at the back. Their recent form reads as three consecutive defeats before two wins in earlier competition, offering a sliver of hope that the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps can provide some shelter.

Nice are scarcely in better shape, languishing one place above their hosts with a solitary point from two outings. A chastening 3-0 loss to Paris FC last time out extended a deeply troubling attacking drought; the Aiglons have yet to register a single goal this season. That barren run stretches further back, too, with one goal or fewer in their final eleven league matches of the previous campaign. Confidence in front of goal is plainly at rock bottom.

The double chance in favour of Auxerre, covering a home win or draw, represents the strongest angle here. Nice have been utterly toothless in front of goal, failing to score in either of their opening two Ligue 1 fixtures and managing one goal or fewer in eleven consecutive league outings stretching back to last season. That barren run makes it difficult to envisage them winning at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps.

Auxerre's home advantage is the key factor tipping the balance. Will Still has spoken publicly about a rapid defensive reset, and despite conceding eight goals already, the familiar surroundings of the Abbé Deschamps should provide a platform for improvement. The home win price at 2.50 reflects the hosts' poor start, yet Nice's own struggles make an away victory hard to justify at 2.75.

Backing 1X also aligns with the under 2.5 goals market at 1.83, given Nice's chronic inability to find the net. A low-scoring affair, potentially ending in a draw, looks a realistic outcome when one side cannot defend and the other cannot score. The both teams to score "no" line at 2.00 further underscores Nice's offensive frailty and adds weight to this selection.

Trends to Know about Auxerre vs Nice

• Auxerre conceded eight goals in two matches
• Nice scoreless across both league fixtures
• Both sides occupy Ligue 1 relegation places

Both lineups carry a speculative tag here, each sourced from earlier fixtures and adjusted for injuries, so the tactical picture could yet shift before kickoff. That caveat aside, Auxerre's 4-3-3 sets up to press with width, while Nice arrive with a compact 3-4-2-1 designed to absorb and counter.

Elye Wahi leads the Nice attack as the focal point of that system, with Sofiane Diop operating in the pocket behind him. For Auxerre, Naouirou Ahamada will be central to controlling the midfield tempo, a contest that could well define the rhythm of the afternoon at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps.

How to Watch Auxerre vs Nice Match?

What time is Auxerre vs Nice?

Auxerre host Nice at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps on Friday 12 September 2026, kicking off at 19:45 BST.

Where is Auxerre vs Nice being played?

This fixture takes place at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps in Auxerre.

How Can I Watch Auxerre vs Nice on TV and Live Stream?

Auxerre vs Nice will be broadcast on selected Ligue 1 TV partners and available via live streaming platforms.