Buoyed by their stunning French Super Cup triumph, Lens will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome Auxerre in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season. Les Sang et Or defeated PSG 1-0 to lift the trophy and head into the campaign full of confidence, while they will also represent France in the Champions League. Lens have won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, averaging 2.10 goals per game during that run. Michal Skoras is the most notable summer arrival, although the departure of key midfielder Mamadou Sangare to Brentford is a blow.
Auxerre, meanwhile, are aiming to secure another season of Ligue 1 football after successfully avoiding relegation last term. They defeated Werder Bremen 1-0 in their final warm-up match and have won five of their last 10 games. However, losing top scorer Lassine Sinayoko is a major concern for the visitors. Lens have also dominated this fixture, winning 14 of their last 23 meetings, compared to just three victories for Auxerre.
Given Lens' fine display in the French Super Cup and a strong H2H record, Home Win seems like the best betting option for this matchup, alongside Lens to Win to Nil and Lens Over 1.5 goals (they average 1.75 goals per game at home).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 16:15.
What is our Lens vs Auxerre prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lens 2 - 0 Auxerre
Lens vs Auxerre Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 130 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Lasso Coulibaly @ 120 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens -1 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Auxerre +3 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lens to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lens to Win/Lens to Win @ 120 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lens - Yes @ 125 Odds
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View OfferLens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwwdwwlw | 2.20 |
| Home | wlwwdwlw | 2.00 |
| Away | ww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 63% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.88 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.75 | 3.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.13 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.49 | 1.50 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.65 | 1.63 | 1.74 |
Auxerre Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddlwwwdw | 1.90 |
| Home | wdww | 2.50 |
| Away | ddlwdw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.39 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
Lens vs Auxerre Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lens (61%)
23 Matches
Auxerre (13%)
Lens vs Auxerre Past Results
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