Ligue 1

Olympique Lyonnais

04 Sep 2026 18:00

Auxerre

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Olympique Lyonnais to win 1.56

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Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04/09/2026

Ligue 1 · 3

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1: Olympique Lyonnais to win

1.56 on 1xBet · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 03 Sep 2026 at 03:11 · Odds are subject to change

Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Preview

Olympique Lyonnais sit fourth in the Ligue 1 table after a solid but imperfect start to the campaign. Their most recent outing, a 1-1 draw with Le Havre rescued by a late Lois Openda equaliser, will have frustrated supporters expecting more at the Groupama Stadium. Adding to the turbulence, Lyon were knocked out of the Champions League by Fenerbahce and lost winger Malick Fofana and midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles on deadline day.

Auxerre arrive in Lyon rooted to 18th after shipping eight goals across two defeats, falling 5-2 to Lens and 3-1 to Angers. Manager Will Still faces mounting scrutiny over a defence that has been alarmingly porous. Deadline-day arrivals Axel Tuanzebe and Cameron Archer offer some hope of stabilisation, yet integrating new signings mid-crisis is never straightforward. Auxerre desperately need a result to prevent their early-season slide from becoming a full-blown relegation battle.

Lyon's home record against Auxerre is formidable, with five wins in their last seven meetings at the Groupama Stadium. That dominance, combined with Auxerre's league-worst defensive record of eight goals conceded in just two matches, makes the home win at 1.56 a compelling selection. Les Gones have kept things tight at the back, shipping only one goal domestically this season.

Auxerre's defensive fragility also points towards goals. Will Still's side leaked five against Lens and three against Angers, averaging four conceded per match. Even with the deadline-day arrival of Axel Tuanzebe to shore up the backline, that kind of structural weakness does not get fixed overnight. Over 2.5 goals at 1.74 looks well supported by the early-season data.

The both teams to score market at 1.76 deserves consideration too. Lyon drew 1-1 with Le Havre last time out, showing they are not impenetrable, while Auxerre managed to find the net in both of their defeats. Cameron Archer's loan arrival from Southampton adds a genuine goal threat for the visitors. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre

• Lyon conceded just one goal in two matches
• Auxerre shipped eight goals in two games
• Lyon unbeaten in seven home meetings

Lyon's 4-2-3-1 meets Auxerre's 4-3-3 in what shapes up as a compact midfield contest at the Groupama Stadium. Corentin Tolisso anchors the double pivot for the hosts, with Lois Openda as the focal point up front, while Auxerre's three-man midfield will look to press high and disrupt Lyon's build-up.

Both sets of lineups carry probable status from multiple credible outlets, so confidence in these selections is reasonably solid. Romain Faivre, operating in Auxerre's front three, is the kind of creative disruptor who could unsettle a Lyon backline that is still finding its rhythm this early in the Ligue 1 campaign.

How to Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Match?

What time is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre?

Olympique Lyonnais host Auxerre at the Groupama Stadium on 4 September 2026, with kickoff set for 18:00 local time.

Where is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre being played?

This fixture takes place at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, home ground of Olympique Lyonnais.

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

This match will be broadcast on selected Ligue 1 TV partners and available via official live streaming platforms.