Lyon vs Auxerre

Lyon have returned a mixed set of results across competitions, though they have been competitive in Ligue 1 with a win and a draw from their two outings. While their recent home form has seen a slight dip with a defeat and a draw in their latest two appearances at this venue, they opened their domestic league account strongly. Auxerre have struggled to find consistency, having endured two consecutive losses since the start of the Ligue 1 season. Their away form has been similarly testing, as they were beaten heavily in their most recent league trip to Lens.

The recent history between these two clubs sees Lyon with the advantage. They remain unbeaten in their two most recent meetings, having secured a win in their last encounter after a high-scoring draw in the preceding fixture.

• Lyon have maintained an unbeaten start to their league campaign with one win and one draw.
• Auxerre have lost both of their league matches to date.
• Lyon have scored three goals and conceded only once in their two league games.
• Auxerre have struggled defensively in the league, conceding eight goals in two matches.

Lyon appear better placed to take the points given their positive start to the league season and their recent head-to-head record against the visitors. Auxerre face a difficult challenge here as they attempt to recover from back-to-back defeats in their opening fixtures.