Auxerre host Nantes at Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps on 11 April 2026 in an important game near the bottom of the table. With both sides in the survival fight, this one carries real weight.
Why this match matters
Both are down near the bottom, and games like this can make a big difference. A result here could shift things quickly.
Table context
Auxerre come into this 16th on 23 points, with Nantes 17th on 18, although Nantes have a game in hand. There’s only a small gap, and both are right in the fight.
Form guide
Auxerre’s last five read D-W-L-D-D, scoring 6 and conceding 4. They’ve been fairly steady, if not winning consistently.
Nantes’ last five are D-L-L-L-W, with 4 scored and 5 conceded. They’ve struggled for results and haven’t looked as solid.
Recent meetings
The last six meetings are fairly even – Auxerre have two wins, Nantes three, and one draw. There’s nothing clear between them historically.
Availability and matchup
Nothing major stands out in terms of absentees. This looks more about form and home advantage than anything tactical.
Key numbers
Auxerre: 6 scored, 4 conceded in the last five
Nantes: 4 scored, 5 conceded
Auxerre average 1.07 points per game at home, Nantes 0.77 away.
The odds give Auxerre the edge: 2.03, Draw 3.25, Nantes 3.89.
Prediction
Prediction: Auxerre to win
They’ve been slightly steadier, and at home they have enough to take control of a game like this. Nantes haven’t shown enough consistency to fully trust.
2-0 feels about right.
Verdict
Auxerre have the edge, mainly through form and home advantage, but it’s not a big gap. This should still be competitive.
