- Date and Time: December 6, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stade de L’Abbe-Deschamps, Auxerre, France
Auxerre
After a difficult start to the season, during which they suffered four back-to-back defeats, Auxerre took matters into their own hands and turned their season around.
In the last eight games, Auxerre won five matches, drew one, and lost two. Remarkable victories include a 3-1 win over second-placed Marseille at the Vélodrome and a 4-0 triumph against Rennes. The 2-2 draw against Lyon is also noteworthy, demonstrative of Auxerre’s offensive potential.
Merci la #TeamAJA d’avoir répondu présent ce soir ! 💙🤍#TFCAJA pic.twitter.com/BUdNEnEq7D
— AJ Auxerre (@AJA) December 1, 2024
However, the defeats to Saint-Étienne (3-1) and Toulouse (2-0) also prove that Auxerre needs to work on their defence. Auxerre scored and conceded 21 goals. One of the biggest changes in recent months was the notable improvement in their defensive organization, though some adjustments are still needed.
Auxerre sit at 8th place, two points away from the European spots. They have won six games, lost six, and drawn once. They lost their three-game winning streak last weekend against Toulouse. Now, they need to show that they can bounce back and return to winning ways.
Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Lasso Koulibaly will be sidelined, but the rest of the squad is free from injuries.
Paris Saint-Germain
As has been the case for most years, Paris Saint-Germain are at the top of Ligue 1 and are the only team to remain unbeaten.
They won ten games out of thirteen while also drawing three matches. They hold a seven-point advance over Marseille, their closest competitor. Nonetheless, all of this is meaningless if PSG don’t progress in the Champions League, which remains the club’s Achilles Heel.
PSG’s Champions League campaign hasn’t been impressive, despite starting the season with a 1-0 win against Girona. The team barely dominated despite superior individual quality, forcing fans to question Luis Enrique’s methods.
WZE 👊 https://t.co/YcEwn13Rwh pic.twitter.com/M3adRAJPyp
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 4, 2024
Les Parisiens bowed down to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal (2-0), followed by a disappointing 1-1 draw to PSV. It went from bad to worse, as PSG lost to Atlético de Madrid (1-2) and Bayern Munich (1-0).
Fans have expressed discontent in the game against Bayern that Luis Enrique’s football is “too rigid”, which was also what Spanish fans said about the Basque manager when he coached the Spanish National Team.
Despite Achraf Hakimi’s goal in the second minute, PSG dropped points against Nantes (1-1) last weekend.
Bet hereAuxerre vs Paris Saint-Germain Prediction
- Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain to win
- Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Auxerre 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Although Auxerre defeated Marseille, a similar miracle against Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely. The difference in individual quality favours the visitors, who have been warned by Nantes that they can’t be complacent if they want to gain confidence before the Champions League match against RB Salzburg.
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Second goal in @Ligue1_ENG for @AchrafHakimi this season. 🔝👊
📸 @Dathhh pic.twitter.com/iM5nd5m1KJ
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 1, 2024
Luis Enrique’s rigidity is usually not a problem in France, as the likes of Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé usually suffice to guarantee the three points.
However, this is the last game for Luis Enrique to experiment and rotate before the game against Salzburg, and the situation in the Champions League has reached a critical stage, as PSG have only won one game in the competition so far.
Auxerre vs Paris Saint-Germain Betting Tip
- Pick: Bradley Barcola to score
- Odds: 2.5 (22Bet)
Bradley Barcola has been PSG’s most important threat in the final third throughout the season, scoring ten goals in thirteen games in Ligue 1. However, he hasn’t been able to reproduce this spectacular form in the Champions League; after five games, he has yet to score.
However, this is Auxerre —a team unable to keep a clean sheet. Barcola’s physical profile, dominance in the box and unique flair for the goal make him a likely goalscorer this weekend.
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