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 37 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 loss to Lorient, Lens is determined to redeem themselves. Lens have won 11 of their last 13 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Auxerre's away record stands at 1 victory from 13 games. Following their 1-0 loss to Marseille, Auxerre is determined to bounce back with a win against Lens.

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 81% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 62% of games. Their total stands at 49 goals and 136 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Auxerre have scored 19 goals with 83 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 54% of matches but conceded in 77% 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.