Auxerre vs Lorient Predictions

Auxerre vs Lorient is scheduled for kick off on 17 August, at 15:15. The game is set to take place at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps, with Abdelatif Kherradji officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Auxerre currently holding the 15th position in the table 14 points behind Lorient. Auxerre have won 1 French Ligue 1 match against Lorient out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent victory against Nice, Auxerre is determined to keep their momentum going. Auxerre have won 6 of their last 17 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. Lorient's away record stands at 3 victories from 17 games. Following their 4-0 triumph over Metz, Lorient have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Auxerre on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Auxerre have scored over 1.5 goals in 61% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 76% of games. Their total stands at 32 goals and 115 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 48 goals with 132 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 88% of matches but conceded in 79% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Auxerre scored 3 goals while Lorient scored 2 goals. Their last match on 01 March 2026 ended in a 2-2 draw.