Ligue 1

Olympique Lyonnais

04 Sep 2026 18:00

Auxerre

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Olympique Lyonnais to win 1.50

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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

1.50 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 02 Sep 2026 at 19:07 · Odds are subject to change

Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Preview

Olympique Lyonnais sit fourth in the early Ligue 1 standings, though their recent form has been mixed with two wins, two draws and a defeat across their last five outings. A 1-1 draw with Le Havre last time out, rescued by Lois Openda's late equaliser, underlined a side still finding its rhythm. Paulo Fonseca's men also absorbed the blow of Champions League elimination at Fenerbahce's hands, while deadline-day departures of Malick Fofana and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have thinned the squad.

Auxerre arrive at the Groupama Stadium in dire straits, rooted to the bottom of Ligue 1 with zero points from their opening two fixtures. Will Still's side have shipped eight goals already, losing 5-2 to Lens before a 3-1 defeat to Angers compounded their misery. Late reinforcements Axel Tuanzebe and Cameron Archer offer some hope of shoring things up, and Remy Labeau Lascary's debut goal provided a rare positive, but the defensive frailties remain alarming.

Lyon's home record against Auxerre is formidable, unbeaten in their last six competitive meetings at the Groupama Stadium. Paulo Fonseca's side have conceded just once in two league fixtures, a stark contrast to Auxerre's eight goals shipped. That defensive solidity, combined with positional superiority of fourth against eighteenth, makes the home win at 1.50 the standout selection.

Auxerre have leaked goals at an alarming rate under Will Still, their 5-2 and 3-1 defeats to Lens and Angers respectively exposing deep structural problems at the back. Late signings Axel Tuanzebe and Cameron Archer may need time to integrate. With Lyon's attack buoyed by Lois Openda's form, over 2.5 goals at 1.67 looks well supported by the visitors' defensive fragility.

Both sides found the net in each of Auxerre's opening two matches, and Lyon's draw with Le Havre followed the same pattern. Remy Labeau Lascary's debut goal hints at attacking intent from the visitors, even if the quality gap is clear. Backing both teams to score at 1.80 complements the home win pick neatly. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre

• Lyon conceded just one league goal
• Auxerre shipped eight in two matches
• Lyon unbeaten in six home meetings

How to Watch Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre Match?

What time is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre?

Kickoff at the Groupama Stadium is set for 18:00 BST on Thursday 9 April 2026.

Where is Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre being played?

This fixture takes place at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, Lyon's home ground since 2016.

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