Auxerre vs Nice Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026
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Auxerre find themselves rooted to the bottom of Ligue 1 with zero points after two matchdays, having conceded a staggering eight goals. That defensive record is alarming, and manager Will Still has reportedly prioritised a rapid defensive reset ahead of this fixture. There is a glimmer of hope, though: their most recent form shows back-to-back wins across competitions, suggesting the squad is capable of responding under pressure at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps.
Nice are barely faring better, sitting 17th with a solitary point from their opening two fixtures. A 3-0 defeat to Paris FC last time out underlined their struggles, and the visitors have yet to find the net this season. That goalscoring drought stretches back further still; Nice managed a goal or fewer in their final eleven Ligue 1 matches of the previous campaign. Confidence in front of goal is clearly fragile, making this a genuine crisis point for the club.
The double chance 1X selection hinges on one critical factor: Nice simply cannot score. The visitors have drawn a blank in both Ligue 1 outings this season, and their barren run stretches back through the previous campaign, where they managed a goal or fewer in eleven consecutive league fixtures. That prolonged drought makes an away victory at 2.86 difficult to justify.
Auxerre's recent form offers a sliver of encouragement. After three consecutive defeats, Will Still's side have strung together two wins heading into this fixture. The home advantage at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps could prove decisive against a Nice team that picked up just a single draw from two away results this term. Backing the home side at 2.67 covers the stronger leg of this double chance.
A match featuring the league's worst defence against its most toothless attack creates unusual dynamics. The under 2.5 goals market at 1.94 deserves consideration given Nice's chronic inability to find the net. Equally, both teams to score: no at 2.05 reflects the visitors' scoring woes. The 1X pick remains our primary recommendation, built on home advantage and Nice's offensive paralysis.
Trends to Know about Auxerre vs Nice
- Nice scoreless in two league games
- Auxerre conceded eight goals this season
- Both sides occupy relegation zone positions
Form & Statistics: Auxerre vs Nice
Auxerre
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Nice
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Lineups: Auxerre vs Nice
Auxerre
Starters
- 1 Mamadou Diop
- 2 Lamine Sy
- 3 C. Makosso
- 4 E. Legros
- 5 Gideon Mensah
- 6 A. Piedfort
- 7 Kevin Danois
- 8 Naouirou Ahamada
- 9 Danny Namaso
- 10 Remy Labeau
- 11 C. Archer
Absent
- Assane Dioussé (injury)
- Ado Onaiwu (suspended)
- Gabriel Osho (suspended)
- Clément Akpa (injury)
- Bryan Okoh (injury)
- Oussama El Azzouzi (Hamstring/Knee injury (out for remainder of season))
Nice
Starters
- 1 Y. Diouf
- 2 A. Mendy
- 3 X. Mandza
- 4 Juma Bah
- 5 N. Nkounkou
- 6 Axel Witsel
- 7 D. Coulibaly
- 8 Melvin Bard
- 9 Sofiane Diop
- 10 G. Hein
- 11 Elye Wahi
Absent
- Laurent Abergel (injury)
- Moïse Bombito (Leg/Tibia injury (second surgery, expected return November 2026))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag here, each sourced from earlier fixtures and adjusted for injuries, so treat the shape of this 4-3-3 versus 3-4-2-1 contest as indicative rather than settled. The tactical contrast is genuine enough: Auxerre's flat back four invites width, while Nice's three-centre-back structure offers defensive solidity on the road.
Elye Wahi leads the Nice attack as the lone striker in that 3-4-2-1, with Sofiane Diop operating in the pocket behind him, a combination that could trouble Auxerre's midfield trio. For the hosts, Danny Namaso and Remy Labeau flank the attack and will need to stretch Nice's wing-backs to create space centrally.
Auxerre vs Nice: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Auxerre vs Nice Match?
What time is Auxerre vs Nice?
Auxerre host Nice at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps on 12 September 2026, kicking off at 19:45 local time.
Where is Auxerre vs Nice being played?
This match 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 carriers; check local listings for availability in India.
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