- Auxerre have won one, drawn three and lost one of their last five games
- Nice are unbeaten in five Ligue 1 matches, drawing four and winning one
- The hosts are unbeaten in two at home, but Nice have been solid on the road of late
AJ Auxerre are compact but capable on counter
AJ Auxerre are 16th in Ligue 1 with 28 points from 32 games, just one place and one point behind Sunday’s opponents OGC Nice, who are 15th with 31 points. The hosts are enjoying some consistency at the moment, with one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five matches, while they also impressed in beating Angers 3-1 at home three days ago.
Christophe Pelissier is a pragmatic manager who has instilled discipline in this team and they are a compact side who will play a mid-block and like to counter at pace. Lassine Sinayoko leads the line for Auxerre, scoring nine goals in 30 Ligue 1 games and three of their last eight. For an early insight into what could happen, our A.J. Auxerre vs OGC Nice prediction will focus on the strengths and current form of each side.
Puel’s men are pro-active and possess a good tempo
Nice, meanwhile, have been in excellent form of late, with back-to-back 1-1 draws at Marseille and Lens showing just how consistent they have been in recent weeks. They play a structured 3-4-3 system, with a real emphasis on playing from the back and transitioning quickly, while they create overloads wide to stretch the opposition and create opportunities.
Their main goal threat is Sofiane Diop, who has scored seven league goals, while Ali Abdi has been in fine form recently, scoring two of the team's last four goals. This A.J. Auxerre vs OGC Nice preview highlights how both teams rely on key attackers and tactical discipline to gain an edge.
Close contest expected with both teams to score
Nice came away from Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps with a 3-1 win in Ligue 1 2025/2026, but they have failed to win on recent visits to the ground. Auxerre have won five, drawn four and lost seven at home in Ligue 1 2025/2026, averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 goals conceded.
Claude Puel’s side have won three, drawn three and lost ten on the road in Ligue 1 2025/2026, conceding 1.94 goals per match, while they have won one and drawn two of their last three away matches. For those looking for guidance, our A.J. Auxerre vs OGC Nice prediction is that a tight match is expected here and with both sides open and looking to hurt their opponents, but vulnerable to being exposed themselves, a draw with both to score is the best bet here.
A.J. Auxerre vs OGC Nice betting tips also back the Draw which is priced at 3.47, while Over 2.5 goals is at 1.97 and Both Teams to Score - Yes is 1.68.
