Auxerre welcome Saint Etienne to a very important Ligue 1, Round 19 match on January 24, 2025. With Auxerre struggling at home and Saint Etienne desperate to get out of their away-day woes, the desperation for points is ripe for both teams. Christophe Pelissier's Auxerre will look to outwit Eirik Horneland's Saint Etienne in a match that could probably shape their season. Here is a well-rounded preview, complete with head-to-head insights and top betting tips.
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Auxerre sits 11th with 6 wins and has lately been finding things difficult. The last five outings read DLLDL, the most recent being a 2-0 loss to Angers, in which an early red card to Gabriel Osho proved costly. Despite dominating possession, recording 52%, they failed to create chances, managing only two shots on target. At home, Auxerre's record is mixed: 1W, 3D, 1L; consistency has been elusive.
Six of the last eight Pelissier's team games have been low-scoring and seen under 2.5 goals. Discipline could also play a major part, with under 4.5 cards shown in their recent outing. Sinaly Diomande and Gabriel Osho could be under extra scrutiny here.
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne, 16th in Ligue 1, comes into this tie with an away record to forget - 5L. Eirik Horneland's team drew 1-1 with Nantes last time out, thanks to a late equalizer from Augustine Boakye. Despite dominating possession with 75%, the team lacked cutting edge, fashioning zero big chances and just two corners.
Their fragility in defense is so patent as they have conceded in the last seven matches. Anyway, Saint Etienne often scores as four of the last five games saw both teams score (GG). They should work on their bad habit of being in a backward position as in six of their last seven games, they were trailing at halftime.
Head to Head
Auxerre 7, Saint Etienne 4, Draws 9
Recent Trends:
Auxerre have conceded in five straight meetings.
Six of their last eight clashes ended with under 2.5 goals.
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings.
The matches usually have discipline, with under 4.5 cards in 9/10 games.
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Expert Betting Tips
Under 3 Goals @ 1.6 Odds (1xbet)
The teams combine well in low-scoring matches, and the home performance and defense of Auxerre increase that trend.
GG BTTS @ 1.70 Odds (Betway)
With Saint Etienne conceding but scoring consistently, a goal from each side is likely.
Saint Etienne to Lose First Half @ 2.50 Odds (Bet365)
This is a strong pick considering their poor first-half record, losing six of the last seven
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