Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Auxerre vs Nice in the Ligue 1. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Auxerre vs Nice |
|---|---|
| Competition | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 10 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
Match Prediction: Auxerre 1-1 Nice
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 23 Aug 2025 |  Nice vs  Auxerre |
3 – 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 14 Mar 2025 | Nice vs Auxerre |
1 – 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 18 Aug 2024 | Auxerre vs Nice |
2 – 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| Ligue 1 | 03 Mar 2023 | Nice vs Auxerre |
1 – 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 16 Oct 2022 | Auxerre vs Nice |
1 – 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
Auxerre come into this with a mixed but competitive run, and their home win over Angers SCO shows they can still find a result when they get on the front foot. Nice have been harder to beat, but a string of draws in league action suggests they are not always turning control into wins. With Auxerre at home and Nice set up in a compact 5-4-1, this looks like a game that could stay tight for long spells.
Auxerre’s recent results point to a side that can score, but also one that has been open enough to concede in several of their last five league matches. Nice have kept things controlled in their own way, with four draws in their last five league games and only one defeat in that sequence. That balance makes a narrow scoreline feel more likely than a high-scoring contest, especially given the head-to-head history has often been close. Match Prediction: Auxerre 1-1 Nice
Form Guide & Team Overview
Auxerre
Auxerre’s league form has been mixed, but not without positives. They beat Angers SCO 3-1 at home in their most recent league outing, which is a useful response after the 2-3 defeat away to Olympique Lyonnais.
Before that, Auxerre drew 2-2 away to Monaco, 0-0 at home to Nantes and 1-1 away to Le Havre. That run suggests they are capable of staying in games, but they have also been drawing plenty and have not kept many clean sheets.
Auxerre Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 3 May 2026 | Auxerre vs  Angers SCO |
3 – 1 | W | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| Ligue 1 | 25 Apr 2026 |  Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre |
3 – 2 | L | Groupama Stadium |
| Ligue 1 | 19 Apr 2026 |  Monaco vs Auxerre |
2 – 2 | D | Stade Louis II. |
| Ligue 1 | 11 Apr 2026 | Auxerre vs  Nantes |
0 – 0 | D | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| Ligue 1 | 5 Apr 2026 |  Le Havre vs Auxerre |
1 – 1 | D | Stade Océane |
Nice
Nice have been very draw-heavy in their recent league form, with four stalemates in their last five. They drew 1-1 with Lens at home, 1-1 away to Olympique Marseille, 0-0 away to LOSC Lille and 1-1 at home to Le Havre.
Their only defeat in that sequence was a 1-3 loss away to Strasbourg, so they have generally been difficult to beat. Even so, the recent pattern points to a side that is controlling matches without always finding the decisive goal.
Nice Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 2 May 2026 | Nice vs  Lens |
1 – 1 | D | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Apr 2026 |  Olympique Marseille vs Nice |
1 – 1 | D | Stade Vélodrome |
| Ligue 1 | 18 Apr 2026 |  LOSC Lille vs Nice |
0 – 0 | D | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| Ligue 1 | 12 Apr 2026 | Nice vs Le Havre |
1 – 1 | D | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 4 Apr 2026 |  Strasbourg vs Nice |
3 – 1 | L | Stade de la Meinau |
Team News & Injury Report
Auxerre
- Fredrik Oppegård (Ankle Sprain)
Nice
- Youssouf Ndayishimiye (Muscle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Auxerre (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Théo De Percin (Goalkeeper), Bryan Okoh (Defender), Gideon Mensah (Defender), Lamine Sy (Defender), Sinaly Diomandé (Defender), Elisha Owusu (Midfielder), Kévin Danois (Midfielder), Naouirou Ahamada (Midfielder), Danny Namaso (Attacker), Lassine Sinayoko (Attacker), Sékou Mara (Attacker)
Auxerre’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width and enough bodies to support attacks from midfield, while still keeping a solid base behind the ball. The shape also suits quick transitions if Danny Namaso and the other forwards can get in behind Nice’s back line.
Nice (5-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Yehvann Diouf (Goalkeeper), Antoine Mendy (Defender), Juma Bah (Defender), Kojo Peprah Oppong (Defender), Melvin Bard (Defender), Tom Louchet (Defender), Hicham Boudaoui (Midfielder), Kaïl Boudache (Midfielder), Morgan Sanson (Midfielder), Sofiane Diop (Midfielder), Mohamed-Ali Cho (Attacker)
Nice’s predicted 5-4-1 looks built to stay compact, protect central areas and limit space between the lines. It should also leave Mohamed-Ali Cho as the main outlet when Nice break forward.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Auxerre | Nice | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Auxerre | Nice | Danny Namaso against Antoine Mendy could be important if Auxerre want to stretch Nice’s right side and create openings from wide areas. |
| Auxerre | Nice | Elisha Owusu against Hicham Boudaoui may shape the midfield battle, with both players likely key to who controls the tempo. |
| Auxerre | Nice | Danny Namaso is key for Auxerre because he gives them a direct attacking option in the predicted front three and can help turn possession into chances. |
| Auxerre | Nice | Mohamed-Ali Cho is key for Nice because he is the main attacking reference in the 5-4-1 and the likeliest player to carry them up the pitch. |
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