Lens vs Auxerre Predictions

Lens vs Auxerre is scheduled for kick off on 17 January, at 16:00. The game is set to take place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with Bastien Dechepy officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lens currently holding the 2nd position in the table 36 points ahead of Auxerre. Lens have won 2 French Ligue 1 matches against Auxerre out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Lyon, Lens is determined to keep their momentum going. Lens have won 14 of their last 17 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Auxerre's away record stands at 2 victories from 17 games. Following their 2-0 triumph over Lille, Auxerre have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Lens on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lens have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 65% of games. Their total stands at 66 goals and 189 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Auxerre have scored 34 goals with 119 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 62% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Lens scored 5 goals while Auxerre scored 7 goals. Their last match on 17 January 2026 ended in 1-0 to Lens.