Lille vs Auxerre Predictions

• Lille ran out 3-1 winners when these sides met in the Coupe De France last season
• Lille scored more than two goals in two of their 19 home Ligue 1 games last season
• Auxerre face a big step up having finished third in Ligue 2 last season

Lille keen to make up for lost time  

Lille endured a disastrous Ligue 1 campaign last year and have had to deal with a summer of change both on and off the field in preparation for their 2022/23 season. Paulo Fonseca has taken over as Head Coach and the new boss will need to try and add more goals to his side. Lille scored more than two goals in just two of their 19 home league matches last season and they may struggle to breakdown an Auxerre side who are unbeaten in their last 11 on the road. Sunday’s hosts can take encouragement from the 3-1 victory they recorded over Auxerre in the Coupe De France last season.

Expect a cautious start from the visitors on Ligue 1 return

Auxerre fans have had to wait ten years for their return to French footballs promise land and the visitors are expected to make a cautious start on their return to Ligue 1. Auxerre will be buoyed by the way they finished last season – Jean-Marc Furlan’s side finished the season unbeaten in their last 11 away matches, a run which included their 2-1 play-off victory away at Saint-Etienne, which clinched their promotion to Ligue 1. The visitors are expected to make life tough for Lille but could well end up leaving Stade Pierre Mauroy empty handed.

Lille to Win and Under 2.5 Match Goals will be the main selection for Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash, with a 1-0 home win forming the Correct Score prediction.

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