Auxerre vs St Etienne Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

The current results from Auxerre are worrying. Eliminated upon entry into the Coupe de France by Ligue 2 side Dunkerque 0-1, the Burgundian club has not won any of its last 6 matches in Ligue 1, 3 draws, 3 defeats. The start of the year was marked by defeats at Strasbourg 3-1 and Angers 2-0, interspersed with sharing points with Lille 0-0 . The AJA's poor form has consequences in the ranking. She has left the upper half of the ranking and finds herself 11th, 5 points behind the virtual play-off.

 Saint-Etienne also left the Coupe de France before the winter break, then ahead of Marseille 0-4 , but took more points than their opponent in the Championship. The promoted team, however, remains a virtual barrier, due to their unfavorable goal difference. In the race to maintain, the Greens, now coached by Eirik Horneland, defeated Reims 3-1 for their first outing in 2025. They then fell in Paris 2-1 and avoided defeat on Sunday against Nantes 1-1, direct competitor to maintenance. 

When Auxerre faced off against Saint-Étienne, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. Saint-Étienne, under the leadership of Eirik Horneland, had shown a rollercoaster of form in their recent matches. Their notable 3-1 victories over Reims demonstrated their capability to dominate and score effectively, but heavy defeats like the0-4 loss to Marseille highlighted inconsistency. Saint-Étienne's strength lay in their offense, with players like Augustine Boakye and Lucas Stassin stepping up, yet their defense had been porous, allowing crucial goals against teams like PSG and Toulouse.

On the other hand, Auxerre's solid defense and tactical approach aimed to exploit Saint-Étienne's vulnerabilities. With key players like Ado Onaiwu leading the charge, Auxerre sought to maintain pressure and capitalize on any defensive lapses from Saint-Étienne. The matchup showcased a battle of strategies: Saint-Étienne's aggressive, attacking playstyle versus Auxerre's disciplined, defensive game plan. The outcome hinged on whether Saint-Étienne could maintain their offensive prowess while shoring up their defensive weaknesses against a tactically astute Auxerre side.

In a much-anticipated clash, a tight and strategic match is expected as Auxerre takes on Saint-Étienne on January 24, 2025. Given Auxerre's disciplined defense and Saint-Étienne's recent struggles with consistency, it's likely to be a game where defensive solidity triumphs over offensive unpredictability. The prediction leans towards a narrow 1-0 victory for Auxerre, capitalizing on a potential lapse in Saint-Étienne's backline, while maintaining their own defensive fortress to secure the win.

• Summary: Auxerre is going head to head with Saint-Étienne starting on 24 Jan 2025 at 19:45 UTC at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps stadium, Auxerre city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Marc Bollengier
• Auxerre Feedinco Rating: 6.87
• St Etienne Feedinco Rating: 6.77