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Ligue 1: Auxerre vs Angers – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Auxerre and Angers who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Auxerre welcome Angers at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in round 32 of the Ligue 1 campaign. Only three matches remain this season, and important points are at stake on Sunday.

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Form: Auxerre vs Angers

Auxerre Form

Auxerre only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 0-0 against Nantes, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against Monaco, before going down in a 3-2 defeat against Lyon. Auxerre only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in the Ligue 1. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored three and conceded four goals.

Angers Form

Angers only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Rennes. Then a 1-1 draw with Le Havre followed, before Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 0-3 victory. Angers claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to three.

Betting stats and facts for Auxerre and Angers

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Auxerre and Angers. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 19 of the last 21 Auxerre home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Auxerre home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Auxerre matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Auxerre matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Angers matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Angers matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Angers matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Angers matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Angers away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players in form: Auxerre vs Angers

Prosper Peter shows decent form right now for Angers, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Ligue 1. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Auxerre, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Bryan Okoh also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Ligue 1 matches.

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Full-time result

Auxerre claimed two wins, drew four and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Angers won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Auxerre have not lost to Angers in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Auxerre scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Angers scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. In the last 10 games played, Angers opened to scoring only once, while Auxerre scored the opener five times in their last 10 games. Auxerre have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Angers.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Auxerre’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Angers, who managed to score 0.4 times in those matches.