Nantes-Auxerre

Nantes will host Auxerre in their upcoming fixture, and both teams appear to be bringing contrasting forms to the match. Nantes have shown resilience in recent games, securing a crucial draw against Toulouse and consistent performance, drawing against Crystal Palace and Lorient. The Canaries have also managed to find the back of the net regularly, netting goals in four of their last five encounters. Their defensive solidity has been somewhat shaky, though, conceding goals in most of these matches.

Auxerre, on the other hand, come into this game on a stronger footing. Their notable recent victories include triumphs over Nice and an away win against Troyes. However, they’ve also exhibited defensive frailties, having conceded goals in three of their last five matches. The recent head-to-head statistics slightly favor Auxerre, with a victory against Nantes earlier this year and another win in a match from 2018.

Given these factors, it’s likely both teams will find their scoring feet, resulting in a match where both teams are well poised to score. With both sides showing a tendency to both score and concede goals in their recent fixtures, it’s also likely the encounter will witness more than 2.5 goals. While Nantes will use their home advantage, Auxerre’s recent form suggests they might edge out as the likely winners in a closely contested battle.