On 12.09.2026, the France Ligue 1 will see Auxerre challenge Nice in what is shaping up to be a closely fought encounter. Our expert analysis delves into the form and strategies of both teams, providing a clear prediction that emphasizes the strengths and weaknesses of Auxerre and Nice. If you’re looking to bet, our insights could be invaluable in making a well-informed decision.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Toulouse | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 | 1 |
| 17 | Nice | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/3 | 1 |
| 18 | Auxerre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4/11 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Auxerre vs Nice
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Auxerre | 23.08.2025 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Auxerre | 14.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 18.08.2024 | 2-1 |
| Coupe de France | Nice | Auxerre | 06.01.2024 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Auxerre | 03.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 16.10.2022 | 1-1 |
| Coupe de la Ligue | Nice | Auxerre | 31.10.2018 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Auxerre | 21.04.2012 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 11.12.2011 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Auxerre | 04.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Angers | 29.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Auxerre | 22.08.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | Auxerre | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | Estac Troyes | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sochaux | Auxerre | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | Orleans | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | St Maur Lusitanos | 18.07.2026 | 5-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Auxerre | 17.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Le Mans | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris FC | Nice | 30.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lorient | 22.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hull City | Nice | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cagliari | Nice | 08.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Juventus | Nice | 31.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Marseille | Nice | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nice | Nimes | 18.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 29.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Auxerre VS Nice
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Auxerre vs Nice
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Auxerre vs Nice
Two teams in crisis. One game that neither can afford to lose. Auxerre vs Nice feels like a clash born in the danger zone — and that's exactly what makes this fixture so compelling right now.
Let's be honest about where both clubs stand. Auxerre are rock bottom of Ligue 1, with zero points from three games and a devastating goal difference of minus seven. They've shipped eleven goals already. Eleven. In three matches. That's not a rough patch — that's a defensive emergency.
Nice aren't exactly flying either. One point from two games, no goals scored, and sitting 17th. The side that hammered Saint-Étienne 4-1 back in May looks unrecognizable right now. Something has clearly gone wrong during the summer transition.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is the detail most casual observers will miss. Despite Auxerre's horror numbers overall, they've actually scored four goals in three games. They're not toothless going forward. Their problem is completely defensive. That tells me this game has goals written all over it, regardless of which side wins.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Nice should be comfortable favorites here. The head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. When Auxerre host Nice at their own ground, they win. The last three home meetings all ended 2-1 to Auxerre. That pattern is impossible to ignore, and the bookmakers have Nice priced at 2.70 — I think that represents poor value when you dig into the data.
The betting angle I'm most excited about is both teams to score. Nice haven't found the net yet this season, but Auxerre's defense has been a complete disaster. Something has to give. The over 2.5 goals market also looks genuinely attractive given how open both sides have been defensively in this early phase of the campaign.
My bold prediction? Auxerre score first. Their home form against Nice historically suggests they start well in this fixture, and a desperate crowd will push them forward early. I'd be looking specifically at a goal in the first thirty minutes from the home side.
My final call is Auxerre to win 2-1. The home advantage, the historical pattern, and Nice's current attacking bluntness all point the same direction. At odds of 2.50, Auxerre look like genuine value here.
Two struggling sides, a basement battle, and a fixture history that keeps delivering drama. Sunday night in Burgundy could be absolutely electric. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Nardi | France | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 77 |
| D. Namaso | England | 26 | Attacker | 182 | 77 |
| T. Bair | Canada | 27 | Attacker | 194 | 101 |
| R. Faivre | France | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| M. Diop | Senegal | 26 | Goalkeeper | 204 | 95 |
| C. Archer | England | 24 | Attacker | 181 | 72 |
| N. Ahamada | France | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| S. Diomandé | Côte d'Ivoire | 25 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| J. Casimir | Guadeloupe | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 68 |
| C. Akpa | France | 24 | Defender | 181 | 68 |
| L. Sy | France | 24 | Defender | 171 | 65 |
| F. Oppegård | Norway | 24 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| P. Ekwah | France | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 80 |
| L. Coulibaly | Ghana | 23 | Midfielder | 186 | 70 |
| K. Danois | France | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| R. Labeau Lascary | France | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 72 |
| A. Piedfort | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 186 | 70 |
| T. Siwe | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Makosso | Congo | 22 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| R. Mandengue | Cameroon | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Witsel | Belgium | 37 | Midfielder | 186 | 81 |
| S. Diop | France | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| Y. Ndayishimiye | Burundi | 27 | Defender | 183 | 79 |
| G. Hein | France | 30 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| Y. Diouf | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| N. Ngoumou | France | 26 | Attacker | 182 | 70 |
| J. Clauss | France | 33 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| A. Abdi | Tunisia | 32 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| I. Jansson | Sweden | 24 | Attacker | 174 | n/a |
| N. Nkounkou | France | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| M. Bard | France | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| E. Wahi | France | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 74 |
| T. Boulhendi | Algeria | 25 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 82 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem | Egypt | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| M. Amoura | Algeria | 26 | Attacker | 170 | 61 |
| M. Cho | France | 22 | Attacker | 181 | 66 |
| A. Mendy | France | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| Z. Diallo | France | 21 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| H. Koutoune | Morocco | 19 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| E. Pereira | France | 19 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 64 kg |
Auxerre vs Nice match odds
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