Auxerre Team Form
The club were away to Le Havre in the last round and managed to earn a draw (1:1). Before that, the side thrashed Brest at home (3:0). However, it is still too early for Auxerre to celebrate their recent results, given that the win over the Breton outfit is their only victory in the last six league matches (three draws and two defeats). As before, the club remain in 16th place, four points adrift of the safety of 15th. The team, along with Le Havre, also have the worst attacking numbers in Ligue 1, having scored just 23 goals.
- The club have not won 11 of their previous 13 league matches (five draws and six defeats).
- At least one of the two teams failed to score in Auxerre's last five home matches in Ligue 1.
- The team have not won five of their previous six home league games (two draws and three defeats).
Potential Auxerre Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Theo De Percin – Gideon Mensah, Bryan Okoh, Sinali Diomande, Lamine Sy – Elisha Owusu, Kévin Danois – Romain Faivre, Frederic Oppegard, Danny Namaso – Lassine Sinayoko.
Nantes Team Form
The Canaries will play a second straight match against a direct rival from the lower reaches of the standings. In their last outing, the side drew with Metz, despite being reduced to 10 men from the 40th minute. At the same time, the club's winless run in the competition has stretched to four matches (including three defeats). Nantes remain in the relegation zone and trail Auxerre by five points. The club have also struggled for goals, scoring just one more than their upcoming opponents.
- The team have lost eight of their previous 10 Ligue 1 matches (one win and one draw).
- At least one of the two teams failed to score in four of Nantes' last five league games.
- The club have scored just one second-half goal across their previous seven Ligue 1 matches.
Potential Nantes Lineup (4-1-4-1)*
Anthony Lopes – Kelvin Amian, Frederic Guilbert, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati – Francis Coquelin – Fabien Centonze, Mohamed Kaba, Johann Lepenant, Matthis Abline – Ignatius Ganago.
Defender Tylel Tati is unavailable due to suspension.
Who Will Referee the Match
Willy Delajod (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Fouls per match on average – 24;
Penalties – 43%.
* For each team, the starting XI from their last match in this competition is shown.
