Auxerre vs Nice

Auxerre enter this fixture following three straight defeats in league play, having struggled to contain their opponents during those outings. Their recent form across all competitions shows a single victory in six matches, with the side failing to secure a win in their three most recent appearances. Nice have also found league wins difficult to come by, recording two draws and a single defeat in their opening three Ligue 1 matches. While they have maintained clean sheets in three of their last six games, their attacking output has been limited, scoring just one goal in that same period.

The recent history between these two sides is limited to two meetings. Auxerre were victorious in the most recent home encounter between the pair, while the other match resulted in a draw.

• Auxerre are currently dealing with several squad absences, including four players ruled out and three more in doubt.
• Nice face this match with five players ruled out due to injury or fitness concerns.
• Auxerre sit in the bottom three after losing all three of their opening league fixtures.
• Nice are winless in their first three league matches, though they have secured two draws.

Both teams arrive in need of points having failed to secure a win in their opening league matches. With both sides dealing with significant player absences and struggling for momentum, a competitive but low-scoring encounter is a possibility.