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 16th position in the table 18 points behind Lorient. Auxerre have won 1 French Ligue 1 match against Lorient out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Marseille, Auxerre is determined to redeem themselves. Auxerre have won 3 of their last 13 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. Lorient's away record stands at 2 victories from 13 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Lens, 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 54% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 77% of games. Their total stands at 19 goals and 83 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 37 goals with 101 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 88% of matches but conceded in 81% 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.