The Ligue 1 Round 25 match between Auxerre and RC Strasbourg Alsace will take place on 7 March at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps. Auxerre vs RC Strasbourg Alsace: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Auxerre
Auxerre sit 16th, with just a one-point cushion over their closest rival from the relegation zone. The club have slightly improved their points tally, but only marginally. In the last five league rounds, they have suffered just one defeat—against Stade Rennais at home (0:3). At the same time, the team have drawn three times and managed to beat only Metz (3:1). Notably, that win over the outright underdogs is the only victory in their previous nine Ligue 1 matches (3 draws and 5 defeats). We should also add that Auxerre are the lowest scorers in the league—just 19 goals.
- The club have failed to score in 6 of their last 8 Ligue 1 games.
- At home, Auxerre have been unable to win four straight league matches (1 draw and 3 defeats).
- The team have not lost the second half in five consecutive Ligue 1 matches (1 win and 4 goalless draws).
Potential Auxerre Lineup (4-4-2)*
Donovan Leon – Gideon Mensah, Sinaly Diomande, Marvin Senaya, Bryan Oko – Josue Casimir, Fredrik Oppegard, Kévin Danois, Elisha Owusu – Danny Namaso, Lassine Sinayoko.
RC Strasbourg Alsace
RC Strasbourg Alsace have played reasonably well in their last three league matches, having faced opponents who are pushing to finish the season in the Champions League places. First, they drew away at Marseille (2:2), then at home the visitors beat Lyon (3:1) before sharing the points with Lens (1:1). At the same time, the win over Lyon is their only victory in the previous five Ligue 1 matches (2 draws and 2 defeats). For now, RC Strasbourg Alsace are eighth, but only five points off the European qualification places.
- The club have avoided defeat in 7 of their last 9 Ligue 1 games (3 wins and 4 draws).
- Both teams have scored in RC Strasbourg Alsace's last 8 league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 7 Ligue 1 matches involving the visitors.
Potential RC Strasbourg Alsace Lineup (4-5-1)*
Mike Penders – Guela Doue, Abdul Ouattara, Ismael Doukoure, Andrew Omobamidele – Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Samir El Mourabet, Marshal Godo, Julio Enciso – Joaquin Panichelli.
Midfielder Diego Moreira will be out for a month due to injury.
Referee
Jeremy Pignard (France)
Matches – 12 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 6;
Fouls per match on average – 24;
Penalties – 50%.
Auxerre vs RC Strasbourg Alsace: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, we expect an away win. After all, the visitors have looked noticeably more impressive this season and are fighting to get back into European competition. The team also score at a good rate (40 goals), with only three opponents posting better attacking numbers. It is precisely thanks to a more organised attacking line that RC Strasbourg Alsace should come out on top in this clash. Auxerre, meanwhile, are the lowest scorers in the league and, even at home, average fewer than one goal per league match.
Auxerre have looked weak at their stadium, where in the last nine matches they have managed to beat only Metz (2 draws and 6 defeats). Moreover, the club have failed to score in 6 of their previous 8 home Ligue 1 games. RC Strasbourg Alsace are not particularly strong on the road, but at least they have scored in 11 of their last 13 away league matches. It is also worth adding that the visitors have won the last four head-to-head meetings in Ligue 1, conceding just one goal in that run.
Prediction: RC Strasbourg Alsace to win
* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
