Lens vs Auxerre Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1
France - Ligue 1
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by Nella Wagah | in Ligue 1 Predictions
Lens are targeting another amazing season as they start their Ligue 1 campaign at home against Auxerre. Last season, the hosts finished second while Auxerre wrapped it up just two points above the relegation playoff position. Lens did a league double on Auxerre, and our prediction here is for them to start strongly.
Lens have managed just two wins in their last 10 season-opening league matches, but we expect a change in that tide. Les Sang et Or ended last season by winning the French Cup and opened this one with the Trophée des Champions, beating Nice and PSG, respectively.
Having managed 14 home wins last term, and overcoming PSG 1-0 to start this season, should give Lens the confidence they need here.
Auxerre were strong finishers in Ligue 1 last season, winning three straight league games, and will hope for a similar start. The last time they recorded four straight wins in Ligue 1 was in 2010.
The visitors wrapped up preseason with a 1-0 win against Werder Bremen. The target this term is to avoid another relegation scrap, having managed 15th place in 2025/26.
On AJA’s bench will be former Lens manager Will Still, who hopes to haunt a team he knows so well. Auxerre won their last two Ligue 1 opening matches but lost seven of their last 10 meetings with Lens.
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Lens v Auxerre Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.6 | 4.4 | 5.4 |
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1.63 | 4.48 | 5.64 |
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1.57 | 4.3 | 5.4 |
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1.57 | 4.3 | 5.4 |
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1.57 | 4.3 | 5.4 |
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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 wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/08/2026 between Lens and Auxerre in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.61% for a win of Lens against Auxerre with odds of 1.63 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lens vs Auxerre is 24.8% with odds of 4.5 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.59% chance ⭐ for a win of Auxerre vs Lens with odds of 5.64 at 1xbet.
Lens vs Auxerre Form
Lens and Auxerre Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Trophée des Champions
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 May 2026 - French Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Trophée des Champions
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 May 2026 - French Cup
13 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
24 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
4 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
14 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Ligue 1
3 May 2026 - Ligue 1
11 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
25 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
19 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
Lens vs Auxerre Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
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
Missing players
J. Gradit
J. Chavez
S. Baidoo
N. Celik
ForwardO. Edouard
F. Sierralta
B. Okoh
M. Senaya
T. Siwe
S. Fofana
MidfielderL. Coulibaly
ForwardJ. Casimir
Lens - Auxerre Key Points
- Lens have won seven of their last 10 meetings with Auxerre.
- Lens won 14 of 17 league games at home last season.
- Auxerre won just twice in 17 away league outings last season.
- Last season, Auxerre lost both matches against Lens.
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Our Lens vs Auxerre Prediction
Lens did a double over Auxerre in Ligue 1 last season to extend their winning record in this match to seven in 10 meetings. Auxerre did finish their season with three wins, as they raced for survival, which they eventually did.
However, coming here, they face a different kind of opposition - a strong and confident side. Lens, coming off a win against PSG and having pushed for the title last season, look like a good bet for a strong start. Our prediction for Lens v Auxerre is that Lens wins.
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