Auxerre vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips (7 December)

Auxerre's drought continues although there is improvement on the ground. Deprived of victory since September 21, the AJA ended a series of 4 defeats upon returning from the November break. The worst attack in Ligue 1 held Lyon to a 0-0 draw and did the same at Paris FC 1-1, scoring its first goal in 6 games on this occasion. It remains bottom of Ligue 1 but has come back to within 2 points of its opponent of the day, first relegated. Last in the elite for several weeks, the promoted Metz took a good breath of fresh air before the November break by stringing together 3 successes, his first of the season.

However, he has not won since. The Grenats gave in at the end of the suspense in Brest 3-2 two weeks ago and suffered another disappointment, at the opening of the previous day against Rennes 0-1. Back in the red zone, they are 3 points behind the first non-relegation club. 

AJA prepared for this meeting without Coulibaly (no goals in 9 games) nor the defensive framework Senaya and the young Siwe in the same sector. Owusu, midfielder with starting status and captain of this team, could line up a third successive withdrawal. As a symbol, Coulibaly (3 goals) allowed AJA to equalize against Paris FC by sending a decisive pass to Diomandé. The club's best striker had not been decisive over the last 5 days and a trip to Rennes dating back to October 19. The Grenats remain deprived of Mangondo (no match) and Sy (goalkeeper number 2), usually confined to the sidelines.

The important defender Mboula who has missed the last 8 matches, the prolific Habib Diallo involved in 5 goals since his return to the club and Sabaly (no goals in 12 games), released prematurely against Rennes, are on their side vacillating. In the absence of Diallo, Hein (4 goals, 2 assists) was not able to make the difference in the offensive sector. He will nevertheless remain a serious danger for the defense of Auxerre, his former club. 

• Summary: Auxerre is going head to head with Metz starting on 7 Dec 2025 at 16:15 UTC at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps stadium, Auxerre city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Eric Wattellier
• Auxerre Feedinco Rating: 6.69
• Metz Feedinco Rating: 6.70