👉 What is the recommended bet for Lens vs Auxerre?

The prediction and suggested bet for Lens vs Auxerre on January 17, 2026, based on the analysis written by the Tipsters, is: Lens to win ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 In which stadium will the Lens vs Auxerre take place?

The Lens vs Auxerre match on January 17, 2026, will be held in Lens, Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

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Lens vs Auxerre Prediction – Ligue 1

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Here you will find the best prediction for Lens vs Auxerre in Ligue 1, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Lens and Auxerre.

Lens

January 17, 2026 – 16::00
Ligue 1
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 18

Auxerre

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Lens vs Auxerre

The best prediction for Lens vs Auxerre in Ligue 1 is a win for Lens. In addition to playing in front of their supporters, the home team has shown more consistent and potent attacking football compared to Auxerre. It is worth noting that the hosts have won their last seven matches in Ligue 1. Therefore, it is expected that the home team will take control of the game early on and ultimately confirm their favoritism.

Best prediction for Lens vs Auxerre

Lens to win

Match prediction for Lens vs Auxerre

The teams Lens and Auxerre meet at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for a match in Round 18 of Ligue 1. Lens won away (1-2) the last time they faced each other in this league edition, on October 4, 2025. The recent head-to-head record favors the home side, who have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 meetings.

Lens Analysis

The home team is currently in 1st place, with 40 points after 13 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. In their penultimate match, they won at home against Nice (2-0). In their last match, they won away at Toulouse (0-3). In their last game for the Coupe de France, they triumphed over Sochaux (0-3). In the last 8 home games in the league, Lens has recorded 7 wins and 1 loss, achieving 21 points out of 24 possible.

In this competition, they have won their last 7 home games. Their attack has been consistent, scoring in 9 of their last 10 games in this competition. Out of 17 matches in this league, they reversed the score in 2 of the 5 matches in which they conceded the first goal.

Lens enters this match after a 0-3 victory against Sochaux in the Coupe de France. In their last Ligue 1 match, the hosts defeated Toulouse with a score of 0-3. Staying true to their usual 3-4-3 formation, coach Pierre Sage prioritizes quick transitions and effectively utilizes the flanks. In attack, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Saïd, and Odsonne Édouard are the main threats to the opposition’s goal. The midfield engine is Adrien Thomasson, responsible for setting the pace and creating opportunities. Odsonne Édouard, Jhoanner Chávez, Jonathan Gradit, and Ruben Aguilar will miss this match due to injuries.

Auxerre Analysis

After 3 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the visiting team is in 17th place, having earned 12 points. In their last match, they lost to Brest away (2-0), after previously losing at home to LOSC Lille (3-4). In their last 8 away matches in the league, Auxerre has recorded 2 draws and 6 losses, earning just 2 points from a possible 24.

In this competition, they haven’t won as visitors for 8 games. In the matches played away, there are some recurring results: at the end of the first 45′, it’s often 1-0 (3 out of 9 games) and at the end of the game, it’s typically 2-0 (3 out of 9 games). The team has allowed goals to opponents in 9 of their last 10 games in this competition, indicating a defensive weakness. In their away games, there is a trend of goals, as 7 of their last 8 matches ended with over 1.5 goals. This is a team that rarely scores first: they have only taken the lead in 4 out of their last 17 competitive matches, of which 2 times they led at halftime and managed to win 3 times out of 90 minutes. In 17 games in this league, they conceded the first goal 12 times and never managed to turn the score around.

Auxerre goes into this match after a 2-0 defeat against Stade Brest, marking their second consecutive loss in Ligue 1. Typically lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, under the guidance of Christophe Pélissier, the attacking trio will likely consist of Lassine Sinayoko, Sékou Mara, and Danny Namaso. In the center, conductor Oussama El Azzouzi is set to lead the rhythm and offensive plays. Missing from this match will be Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu due to suspensions, along with Rudy Matondo, Nathan Buayi-Kiala, and Clement Akpa, who are injured.