Ligue 1 · 4 September 2026
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Home Team to Score at least one goal
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+3% edge · ValueOur model rates this 3% more likely than the odds imply — a potential value edge.
Lyon picked up all three points with a 3-1 victory over Auxerre in their Ligue 1 clash at Groupama Stadium on 4 September 2026.
The home side established control during the first half, battling to a 2-1 advantage before the teams headed into the interval.
Lyon maintained their momentum after the break, extending the gap in a contest officiated by referee R. Buquet to finish with a comfortable two-goal cushion.
The outcome reinforces a steady head-to-head pattern for bettors and supporters alike, with Lyon now having won six of the last 11 encounters between the sides, compared to just two victories for Auxerre.
Lyon take on Auxerre in the Ligue 1 on Friday, 4 September 2026 at Groupama Stadium. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.
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Going into the game, Lyon sit 2nd in the Ligue 1 on 7 points from 3 games, while Auxerre are 18th on 0 points.
Final result: Lyon 3–1 Auxerre. Lyon won the match.
Lyon come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (DDWDW), scoring in 3 of them.
Auxerre come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 3 games (LLL), scoring in every game.
In their last 12 meetings, Lyon have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2 against Auxerre. These fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 58% of them.
Defensively, Lyon kept 2 clean sheets and Auxerre kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.
Our prediction for Lyon vs Auxerre is Home Team to Score at least one goal with a 90% confidence rating at odds of 1.15. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (2.6 goals per game, 58% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Lyon DDWDW, Auxerre LLL), the 16-place gap between the sides in the table.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2027 | Auxerre | – | Lyon | Ligue 1 |
| 04 Sept 2026 | Lyon | – | Auxerre | Ligue 1 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Lyon | 3–2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Auxerre | 0–0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Auxerre | 1–3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 |
