Lens vs Auxerre Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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 – Sochaux vs Lens

Lens will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 France Cup win against Sochaux on January 11. In that match, Lens saw 50% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 7 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sochaux	50%	2 (1)	0.49	41
Lens	50%	11 (7)	4.63	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

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Lens are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Auxerre average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Lens to win: @1.42

Draw: @4.5

Auxerre to win: @7.5

Lineups

Lens (3-4-2-1) : Robin Risser, Ismaelo Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, Adrien Thomasson, Andrija Bulatovic, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Rayan Fofana

Auxerre (5-3-2) : Donovan Leon, Lamine Sy, Marvin Senaya, Sinaly Diomande, Clement Akpa, Fredrik Oppegard, Naouirou Ahamada, Oussama El Azzouzi, Kevin Danois, Lassine Sinayoko, Danny Namaso

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