Round 15 - Ligue 1
AJ Auxerre VS FC Metz
Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
7 December, 2025
Overview:
AJ Auxerre hosts FC Metz in Ligue 1 Round 15. Auxerre struggles with a poor recent form, failing to win in last 9 matches, while Metz has a slight edge in recent results. Auxerre scores less but holds decent home possession. Metz has a stronger attack and better goal average but concedes frequently.
Recent H2H results: Auxerre unbeaten in last 5 vs Metz (4W, 1D)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of FC Metz.
Auxerre will likely focus on solid defense and counterattacks using midfield pressure, while Metz will attempt to dominate possession and exploit wide areas with creative playmakers.
Auxerre's poor form and lower scoring average weigh against them despite good home h2h record. Metz's attacking efficiency and recent resilience increase their chances but defensive weaknesses may limit winning margin.
Stats:
| AJ Auxerre | FC Metz |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 45 | 48 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.28 | 0.4 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Lens | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 12 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 4 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 16 | Nantes | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 17 | 10 | N/A |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 17 | 7 | 2 |