Auxerre – Lyon: tense showdown at the bottom 
Auxerre are in deep trouble and desperately need to stop a worrying run. On Sunday the Burgundians host OL at the Abbé-Deschamps in a game where every point counts.
Lyon, meanwhile, suffered a gutting last-second defeat to PSG but still have a foot in the race for Europe.
Auxerre : crisis deepens 
Auxerre had a fine season on their return to Ligue 1, but it’s a different story this year. The team’s in a downward spiral: seven games without a win and a toothless attack. Just seven goals all season — worse than anyone.
The last outing before the break only made things worse. Against Angers an own goal opened the scoring, then a second strike sealed another defeat. Result: Auxerre sit bottom, three points behind Brest, the first club out of the drop zone.
Still, if there’s somewhere Auxerre can still show fight, it’s at home. Their last win came at the end of September — a tight game decided by Danny Namaso. Pressure will be massive on Sunday. A loss could leave scars.
Lyon : unpredictable but still dangerous 
Lyon are hard to pin down. They can rattle off good patches and then disappear. The Rhone club haven’t won since beating Strasbourg at the end of October. Between the league and the Europa League they’re in a tricky spell.
Against Paris they showed character. After going behind they fought back through Moreira and Maitland-Niles. Then a stoppage-time goal ruined it. Despite the loss, Lyon remain within reach of European spots — just three points off the top five.
On the road it’s worse: no wins since September. Offensively, Pavel Sulc keeps delivering. Five goals and an assist in the league — he’s Lyon’s main weapon.
Key points
- Auxerre have gone seven matches without a win.
- The Burgundians have the worst attack in Ligue 1.
- Lyon haven’t won away since the end of September.
- The Gones had dominated Auxerre in their recent meetings.
Prediction AJ Auxerre vs Olympique Lyonnais
Auxerre or draw
Lyon arrive with several absences and shaky form. Auxerre, though, are playing for their lives at home and have little choice: they need a solid performance to keep their heads above water. The Gones possess more individual quality, but their inconsistency leaves the door open.
Expect a tight game; Auxerre could at least nick a point in front of their crowd.
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