Lens vs Auxerre Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1
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by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions
Lens meets Auxerre in their next Ligue 1 assignment, with the target being to stay top of the league. Pre-round, Lens lead by a point, while Auxerre are languishing in the bottom three, four points from safety. Let’s have a look at the match prediction here.
Lens have shocked many by their Ligue 1 title bid. After 13 wins in the league, they lead champions PSG by a point. For the third straight game, Lens scored three as they beat Sochaux 3-0 in the French Cup.
It will take them into this game in a bullish mood, and with three wins in five meetings, they should prevail.
This match might kick off with Lens second in the standings, since PSG play earlier. Auxerre will be determined to keep Lens second, as it will translate to much-needed points for them.
Auxerre’s last trip to Lens was a fruitful one, as they claimed a 4-0 win back in April 2025. In the reverse meeting this season, though, they lost 2-1 and are not on a very good run.
The visitors are coming from a 2-0 defeat at Brest. That marked a third straight game in which they conceded 2+. They've also lost each of the three matches. Out of Auxerre’s 12 points, only two have come on the road. They are effectively the poorest travelers.
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The Best Betting Odds for Lens v Auxerre Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.42 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
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1.45 | 4.7 | 7.2 |
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1.42 | 4.54 | 7.7 |
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1.42 | 4.5 | 7.4 |
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1.43 | 4.9 | 7.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lens and Auxerre?
Our prediction for the Lens vs Auxerre match is: Lens to win and over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/01/2026 between Lens and Auxerre in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 77.75% for a win of Lens against Auxerre with odds of 1.48 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lens vs Auxerre is 16.08% with odds of 4.9 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 6.17% chance ⭐ for a win of Auxerre vs Lens with odds of 7.8 at 888Starz.
Lens - Auxerre Prediction and Best Odds:
| Lens Auxerre Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lens wins | 77.75% | 1.48 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60.71% | 1.98 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 52.92% | 1.88 at Betsson |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Lens | 38.5% | 4 at Bet365 |
Lens vs Auxerre Form
Lens and Auxerre's standings in the Ligue 1
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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40 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | +18 |
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17
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12 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -13 |
Lens and Auxerre Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
2 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
19 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
6 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
22 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
2 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
25 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
19 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
2 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
6 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
8 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
29 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
7 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
29 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
7 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
1 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
26 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
29 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
29 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
19 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
27 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
Lens vs Auxerre Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
4 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
27 Apr 2025 - Ligue 1
14 Dec 2024 - Ligue 1
3 Jun 2023 - Ligue 1
14 Jan 2023 - Ligue 1
21 Oct 2019 - Ligue 2
Missing players
R. Gurtner
DefenderJ. Gradit
J. Chavez
MidfielderA. Haidara
A. Bermont
ForwardO. Edouard
F. Sierralta
G. Mensah
T. Siwe
MidfielderE. Owusu
R. Faivre
O. El Azzouzi
ForwardD. Namaso
L. Sinayoko
Most goals and assists
Lens
Auxerre
W. Said
(7 Goals)
,
O. Edouard
(7 Goals)
L. Sinayoko
(6 Goals)
A. Thomasson
(6 Assists)
I. Osman
(2 Assists)
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L. Sinayoko
(2 Assists)
Lens and Auxerre Stats in Ligue 1
Lens - Auxerre Key Points
- 13 goals were scored in Lens’ last five outings.
- Lens scored three goals in each of their last three games.
- Lens have recorded nine straight wins ahead of this clash.
- On average, 3.6 goals were scored in Auxerre’s last five games.
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Our Lens vs Auxerre Prediction
Lens may start this game deposed from the league summit, given that second-placed PSG, a point adrift, play earlier. It is, however, highly likely that they will still finish the round sitting top of the table. This is a fixture they have won three times in the last five outings and are at the moment enjoying a good run.
They have been scoring a lot too, and facing a struggling Auxerre just works well for the hosts. Our prediction for Lens v Auxerre is for Lens to win and over 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Lens Auxerre
| Lens vs Auxerre | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens wins | 1.51 | 1.48 | -2.0% |
| Draw | 4.62 | 4.9 | +6.1% |
| Auxerre wins | 7.21 | 7.8 | +8.2% |
A few minutes before kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lens is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 66.2% and is now 67.6% (1.3%)
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