Strasbourg vs Auxerre Prediction

Strasbourg host Auxerre on 1 November 2026 at 17:00 in Ligue 1 round 9. Le Racing arrive in poor form, having lost four consecutive matches across all competitions. Defeats to PSG (1-3) and Rennes (0-3) exposed defensive frailty, with Strasbourg managing just 0.89 expected goals in the Rennes loss. The home side have conceded 2.10 goals per game overall and have not kept a clean sheet in their last ten matches. Manager changes to the starting XI are expected, with Dieme and El Mourabet pushing for inclusion.

Auxerre drew 1-1 with Le Mans in their last outing and arrive without Fofana, Senaya, and Siwe. The visitors have won five of their last ten matches and scored in every game during that stretch, but their away record is vulnerable at 2.17 goals conceded per game on average. Strasbourg hold a significant head-to-head advantage, winning six of nine previous meetings.

Form and H2H

Strasbourg's recent collapse has been severe. Back-to-back heavy defeats to PSG and Rennes represent a defensive crisis that cannot be ignored heading into a match against an Auxerre side that has found attacking consistency. The home team's inability to keep clean sheets in ten straight matches is a glaring concern, though they do hold a strong historical record against Auxerre with six wins from nine previous encounters.

Auxerre's defensive vulnerabilities on the road remain a critical weakness. Despite their improved form in the last ten matches, conceding 2.17 goals per game away from home suggests they will struggle to contain Strasbourg's attacking play, even with the hosts in poor form. Only three of the nine previous H2H meetings produced more than 2.5 goals, indicating a pattern of relatively tight contests between these sides.

Best Bet

Back Strasbourg to win at 1.87 with 1xBet. The home side's historical dominance in this fixture and Auxerre's fragile away defence outweigh Strasbourg's recent poor form. A return to winning ways at the Meinau is the most likely outcome, despite the hosts' current struggles.

Odds to Watch

The draw is available at 4.16 with 1xBet, reflecting genuine uncertainty given Strasbourg's form. Auxerre's away record and recent competitive displays make a shock result possible. An away win sits at 4.16 with 1xBet, offering value for those backing the visitors to exploit Strasbourg's defensive vulnerabilities and extend their recent winning run.