- Nice have failed to win any of their last two meetings with Auxerre.
- Auxerre are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions (W2, D1, L2).
- Auxerre have not won any of their last three away games at Nice.
Nice in a slump
The upcoming clash has attracted plenty of interest, and our OGC Nice vs A.J. Auxerre preview highlights the stakes for both teams. OGC Nice head into their opening Ligue 1 fixture of the 2025-2026 season in poor form, following back-to-back losses to SL Benfica in Champions League qualification and a home defeat to FC Toulouse in Ligue 1.
That run of consecutive defeats leaves Nice with 1 win and 4 losses from their last 5 games in all competitions, a run which has seen them drop to 16th in the Ligue 1 table with 0 points from their opening game, while Auxerre sit 7th after picking up their first 3 points in a 1-0 victory over FC Lorient at home.
Auxerre to put on a show
Despite Nice being strong favourites to take the points at 1.64, OGC Nice vs A.J. Auxerre prediction suggests Auxerre seem to have what it takes to snatch something from this matchup as outsiders at 4.90, making the ‘Both Teams to Score: Yes’ market at 1.76 look a more appealing bet.
Auxerre’s bounce back to form against Lorient, after a friendly defeat to Levante, was built around the 4-3-3 shape that Christophe Pélissier has instilled in his side. The system allows Auxerre to soak up pressure and hit on the break, with the wingers and wing-backs in the formation providing the width and pace to exploit space in the attacking third.
According to the latest OGC Nice vs A.J. Auxerre betting tips, OGC Nice, on the other hand, play a more ball-dominant style, with Franck Haise’s 3-4-3 system favoring a stretch to the flanks and quick transitions. The home side have had poor luck in Ligue 1 so far this season, having lost their only home game in the competition and failing to score, but Evann Guessand can be an interesting outlet for Nice when they do have the ball in wide areas.
Who comes out on top?
Nice are likely to have the best of this game considering their recent form and the fact they’re at home, but Auxerre will make it tough for the hosts.
With Guessand’s energy up top, the key for Nice will be to get Dante and his back three behind the ball to deal with Auxerre’s counter-attacking threat.
Lassine Sinayoko leads the line for Auxerre, but Ibrahim Osman is the playmaker of the team, having registered 1 assist in his first Ligue 1 appearance this season, while Gaëtan Laborde has been the most prolific Nice player in recent weeks, netting 2 of their 6 goals in the last 5 matches.
Elisha Owusu is the midfield maestro that can help make Auxerre tick, while Sinayoko scored 2 goals in his last 5 games.
For those considering an OGC Nice vs A.J. Auxerre prediction, the value seems to lie in this being a tight and tactical chess match, where both sides will look to expose each other’s weaknesses and claim the win.
