Auxerre vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

Auxerre vs Metz Match Preview

Auxerre look to reset at home after another frustrating outing, but their recent performances show signs of tightening up defensively. Metz travel with mixed form yet remain dangerous in moments, especially in transition, having picked up two wins in their last three league matches.

Both sides sit near the bottom, and that urgency should influence the tempo. With neither team showing sustained consistency, this shapes into a tense, cautious contest.

Auxerre’s Home Form Shows Effort but Lacks Cutting Edge

Auxerre have struggled to turn performances into wins, with only two victories from fourteen league matches. At home they have managed two wins and one draw, but goals have been scarce, scoring just four in seven home fixtures. Their recent outings include a 0-0 draw with Lyon and narrow 0-1 defeats to Marseille and Le Havre, underlining their difficulty in creating clear chances.

Defensively, however, they remain competitive. Six goals conceded at home is among the better numbers in the lower half, and three of their last five matches finished with one goal or fewer.

Metz’s Away Record Remains a Major Problem

Metz have shown glimpses of improvement, beating Nantes and Lens earlier in the season, but their away results continue to be unreliable. Heavy defeats at Lille (6-1), Toulouse (4-0) and Monaco (5-2) highlight structural issues when defending on the road.

Their overall away return reads one win from seven with twenty-four goals conceded. Even in their better moments, such as the 0-2 win at Nantes, they struggled to control long stretches of the match.

Auxerre vs Metz Prediction

The top pick is Auxerre to win at 2.09 odds. Auxerre’s defensive structure at home gives them a stronger platform, and Metz’s severe away concession rate places the hosts in the more reliable position. With Metz allowing twenty-four goals in seven away matches, Auxerre should generate enough pressure to edge a tight contest.

For a correct score option, Auxerre 2-0 at 9.50 odds aligns neatly with the hosts’ home trend of low-scoring but controlled matches. Metz’s away defensive record leaves room for Auxerre to build a decisive lead, while their own attacking inconsistency makes a clean sheet a realistic part of the outcome.

Marco Marin- December 3, 2025

Auxerre vs Metz Betting Tips

Auxerre to win

OK

2.09 Odds

Auxerre 2-0

OK

9.50 Odds