{"id":8519,"date":"2026-09-02T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/olympique-lyonnais-vs-auxerre-predictions-picks-odds-04-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:00:00","slug":"olympique-lyonnais-vs-auxerre-predictions-picks-odds-04-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/olympique-lyonnais-vs-auxerre-predictions-picks-odds-04-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Ligue 1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Olympique\n Olympique Lyonnais<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 04 Sep 2026<\/span>\n 18:00<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Auxerre\"\n Auxerre<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Olympique Lyonnais to win<\/span>\n 1.55<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Olympique Lyonnais<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Auxerre<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04\/09\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Ligue 1 · 3<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 04 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Groupama Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div>
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>1.55<\/a><\/td>4.30<\/a><\/td>5.90<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
1: Olympique Lyonnais to win<\/div>\n
\n 1.55<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence High<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 03 Sep 2026 at 04:00 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Ligue 1<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> Regular Season, 3<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 04 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 18:00 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Groupama Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Preview<\/h2>

Olympique Lyonnais sit fourth in Ligue 1 but their recent run has been patchy, with two wins, two draws, and a loss across their last five league outings. A 1-1 draw at home to Le Havre last time out was frustrating, and the Champions League exit to Fenerbahce will still sting. The departure of Malick Fofana to Sunderland on deadline day weakens Paulo Fonseca's attacking options, though the Groupama Stadium remains a fortress for this side.<\/p>

Auxerre are rock bottom in 18th place and the only Ligue 1 side yet to pick up a single point this season. Will Still's tenure has begun disastrously: a 5-2 hammering at Lens followed by a 3-1 home defeat to Angers, conceding eight goals in two matches. New signings Axel Tuanzebe and Cameron Archer offer some hope, while Christ Makosso returns from suspension. Defensive frailties remain the glaring issue for this side heading into a difficult away fixture.<\/p>

Lyon's home record against Auxerre is formidable: unbeaten in their last seven meetings at Groupama Stadium, winning five of those. Paulo Fonseca's side will be desperate to bounce back after their Champions League exit and that frustrating draw with Le Havre. A home win at 1.55<\/a> looks solid value given the quality gap between these two squads.<\/p>

Auxerre have been dreadful defensively, shipping eight goals in just two league matches under Will Still. That 5-2 hammering by Lens and 3-1 loss to Angers paint a grim picture. New signings Tuanzebe and Archer need time to settle, while the departure of Malick Fofana from Lyon is offset by Auxerre's own structural weaknesses. Over 2.5 goals at N\/A carries genuine appeal.<\/p>

The home win<\/strong> is our primary pick here. Lyon hold a 14-point advantage in the table and boast the superior squad depth. Auxerre remain the only Ligue 1 side without a point this season, and their defensive record suggests more pain is coming. Both teams to score at 1.04<\/a> also merits consideration, given Lyon's own vulnerability in recent home fixtures. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre<\/h2>
  • Lyon unbeaten in seven home meetings<\/li>
  • Auxerre conceded eight goals in two matches<\/li>
  • Lyon hold a 14-point advantage over Auxerre<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre<\/h3>\n
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    Olympique Lyonnais<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>L<\/span>W<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    3.5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    60%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    2.1<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.4<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Auxerre<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    L<\/span>L<\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    2.5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    49%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.1<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.4<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Olympique Lyonnais<\/th><\/th>Auxerre<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>2W 2D 1L<\/td>·<\/td>3W 2L<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>2.1<\/td>·<\/td>1.1<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.4<\/td>·<\/td>1.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>3\/5<\/td>·<\/td>0\/5<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 4 meetings<\/td>2 Olympique Lyonnais · 2 Draws · 0 Auxerre<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Olympique Lyonnais<\/h4>
    4-3-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Dominik Greif<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Zachary Athekame<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Moussa Niakhaté<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Felix Bacher<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Nicolás Tagliafico<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Mads Bidstrup<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Tyler Morton<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Corentin Tolisso<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Kaïl Boudache<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Lois Openda<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Ernest Nuamah<\/li><\/ol><\/div>

      Auxerre<\/h4>
      4-3-3<\/div>

      Starters<\/p>

      1. 1<\/span> Mamadou Diop<\/li>
      2. 2<\/span> Lamine Sy<\/li>
      3. 3<\/span> Sinaly Diomandé<\/li>
      4. 4<\/span> Christ Makosso<\/li>
      5. 5<\/span> Arthur Piedfort<\/li>
      6. 6<\/span> Kévin Danois<\/li>
      7. 7<\/span> Naouirou Ahamada<\/li>
      8. 8<\/span> Romain Faivre<\/li>
      9. 9<\/span> Danny Namaso<\/li>
      10. 10<\/span> Rémy Labeau-Lascary<\/li><\/ol>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Ado Onaiwu (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Gabriel Osho (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
        • Clément Akpa (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Marvin Senaya (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Bryan Okoh (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Assane Diousse (Cruciate ligament injury (torn ACL) suffered in preseason)<\/span><\/li>
        • Francisco Sierralta (Undisclosed problem)<\/span><\/li>
        • Sekou Fofana (Groin\/Pubis issue)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

          Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

          A mirror clash of 4-3-3 systems sets up a fascinating tactical duel at Groupama Stadium. Lyon will look to Lois Openda<\/strong> as the central threat in attack, with Corentin Tolisso providing the creative engine in midfield to unlock an Auxerre side that arrives with genuine defensive organization.<\/p>

          For Auxerre, Romain Faivre<\/strong> carries the greatest creative burden from the visitors' midfield-three, and his ability to break lines could prove decisive against Lyon's pressing structure. Both probable XIs come from equally credible sources, so confidence in these selections is broadly symmetrical heading into kickoff.<\/p>

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          Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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          <\/div>\n
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          \n Olympique Lyonnais 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Auxerre 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

          Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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          3.3<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
          75%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
          1.5<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
          1.8<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
          75%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
          25%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

          How to Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Match?<\/h2>

          What time is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre?<\/h3>

          Olympique Lyonnais host Auxerre at Groupama Stadium on April 9, 2026, with kickoff set for 18:00 local time.<\/p>

          Where is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre being played?<\/h3>

          This match takes place at the Groupama Stadium<\/strong> in Lyon, home ground of Olympique Lyonnais.<\/p>

          How Can I Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

          This Ligue 1 fixture will be available on local broadcast partners and selected streaming platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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