Ligue 1

Auxerre

29 Aug 2026 19:45

Angers SCO

Prediction:

Auxerre to win 1.95

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Auxerre vs Angers SCO Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/08/2026

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1: Auxerre to win

1.95 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 30 Aug 2026 at 14:00 · Odds are subject to change

Auxerre vs Angers SCO Preview

Auxerre sit 17th after a bruising opening day, though the 5-2 defeat at Lens requires significant context. Christ Makosso's first-half red card left them exposed, and the referee committee later acknowledged that Lens' opening penalty should never have been awarded. New manager Will Still is desperate to avoid a grim piece of history; no AJA boss has ever lost his first two Ligue 1 fixtures. The return of forwards Theo Bair and Rémy Labeau-Lascary offers a timely boost.

Angers are 15th and mired in a ten-match winless streak stretching back to last season. Their home defeat to Lille was a study in frustration: 20 shots attempted, just two on target. Amine Sbaï created nine chances in that fixture, the highest individual tally in a single Ligue 1 match since last campaign, yet none were converted. That profligacy underlines a chronic issue; Angers scored the fewest goals in the division last term with a meagre 29.

Auxerre's home record against Angers is the cornerstone of this selection. Three consecutive competitive victories at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps, including a convincing 3-1 win in May, point firmly towards the hosts. The bookmakers agree, pricing AJA at 1.95 to take all three points in a fixture they have historically dominated on home soil.

Angers arrive in Burgundy carrying a ten-match winless streak and a chronic finishing problem. Against Lille, they managed 20 shots yet put only two on target. Despite Amine Sbaï creating nine chances, the side converted none. Scoring just 29 goals across the entirety of last season underlines how deep-rooted this issue is, and it makes backing the visitors difficult.

With both sides desperate for points, the intensity should favour Auxerre, who welcome back forwards Theo Bair and Rémy Labeau-Lascary. Will Still's men will be eager to prove the Lens result was an aberration caused by Makosso's red card. We also lean towards under 2.5 goals at 1.75, given Angers' persistent bluntness in front of goal. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Auxerre vs Angers SCO

• Auxerre won three straight home H2H matches
• Angers winless in ten consecutive fixtures
• Angers managed just two shots on target

A 4-3-3 against a 4-2-3-1 shapes the tactical contest at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, with Auxerre looking to press high through their front three and Danny Namaso expected to provide the width and directness to stretch Angers on the flanks.

For the visitors, Branco van den Boomen sits at the heart of a double pivot designed to control the tempo and protect a back four that will need to be disciplined against Auxerre's attacking movement. Both lineups carry strong source backing, so the tactical picture ahead of kickoff is unusually clear for a second-round fixture.

How to Watch Auxerre vs Angers SCO Match?

What time is Auxerre vs Angers SCO?

Auxerre welcome Angers to the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps on Saturday 29 August 2026, with kickoff at 19:45 BST.

Where is Auxerre vs Angers SCO being played?

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

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