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French Ligue 1: Auxerre vs Brest
Kickoff Time: 2023-09-28 01:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Auxerre suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Montpellier in the last away match, marking the fourth consecutive loss in the league. Currently, Auxerre sits in 16th place in Ligue 1 with a record of one win and four losses. As a newly promoted team, Auxerre’s goal this season is naturally to stay in Ligue 1. This summer, Auxerre signed defender Gabriel Osho from Luton Town and brought in Canadian international Theo Bair from Motherwell, significantly strengthening both attack and defense. Although Auxerre is currently in a low point with four consecutive losses, three of those matches were away games, and returning home presents an opportunity for a rebound. Notably, Auxerre’s only league victory so far has come from their home advantage, so they are highly motivated for this home match.
Brest, on the other hand, secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Toulouse in the last home game, achieving two consecutive wins across all competitions. Last season, Brest surprised many in Ligue 1 and earned a spot in the Champions League by finishing third. However, with the applause and accolades came questions about their resilience and consistency. As expected, Brest currently holds a record of two wins and three losses, placing them 11th in Ligue 1. In the context of competing on multiple tournaments, Brest seems to have reverted to poor form. Next week, Brest will also face Austrian powerhouse Salzburg in the Champions League away match. Given the packed schedule, Brest may hold back some resources for this league match. Additionally, Brest’s away performance has been significantly weaker than at home, having lost both of their away matches so far, scoring only one goal and conceding five, indicating subpar performances on both ends.
Although Auxerre’s overall strength and performance are far inferior to Brest’s, they still have the potential to compete at home. Considering that Brest has a Champions League task next week, they are likely to hold back some effort in this match, especially given their poor away performance. With these factors in play, Auxerre, enjoying home advantage, is expected to seize the opportunity and earn some points.
Auxerre’s Last 5 Games: LLLLW
24-09-22 Montpellier 3-2 Auxerre
24-09-15 Auxerre 0-3 Monaco
24-09-01 Le Havre 3-1 Auxerre
24-09-25 Nantes 2-0 Auxerre
24-08-18 Auxerre 2-1 Nice
Brest’s Last 5 Games: WWLWL
24-09-22 Brest 2-0 Toulouse
24-09-20 Brest 2-1 Sturm Graz
24-09-15 Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Brest
24-08-31 Brest 4-0 Saint-Etienne
24-08-25 Lens 2-0 Brest
Head To Head Record:
23-05-14 Brest 1-0 Auxerre
22-10-02 Auxerre 1-1 Brest
19-02-12 Brest 1-0 Auxerre
18-09-01 Auxerre 0-2 Brest
18-03-10 Auxerre 1-2 Brest
Prediction: Auxerre to Win or Draw