Our Lens vs Auxerre Prediction: 2-1
Lens vs Auxerre in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Lens vs Auxerre prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lens's Last Match – Toulouse vs Lens
Lens will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 France Ligue 1 win against Toulouse on January 2. In that match, Lens saw 68% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toulouse | 32% | 5 (1) | 0.66 | 30 |
Lens | 68% | 13 (6) | 1.53 | 54 |
Auxerre's Last Match – Brest vs Auxerre
Auxerre must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 France Ligue 1 defeat against Brest on January 4. In that match, Auxerre recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brest | 50% | 7 (4) | 1.2 | 48 |
Auxerre | 50% | 5 (1) | 0.75 | 38 |
Lens vs Auxerre Stats
Key Stats
| Lens | Auxerre | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lens are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Auxerre average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Lens 22-7
Auxerre 8-17
What are the odds for this match?
Lens to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.333
Auxerre to win: @7



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