Welcome to our Auxerre vs St Etienne betting tips, prediction and odds analysis as they prepare to play against each other in a playoff first leg tie at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps i on Thursday.
Head To Head
The teams last met in February 2017 and Auxerre won 3-0.
Four out of the last five games between the teams have ended in draws.
Saint Etienne have not beaten Auxerre since a 2-1 Ligue 1 win in December 2008.
Latest Auxerre results
Auxerre won their last game 5-4 on penalties against Sochaux.
Auxerre have won their last four games on the trot.
The last time that Auxerre lost was when Toulouse downed them 2-1 in late March.
Latest Saint Etienne results
Saint Etienne’s last game was a 1-1 draw with Nantes.
Saint Etienne are without a win in their last nine games.
The last time that Saint Etienne won a game was when they beat Metz 1-0 in early March.
Prediction
Auxerre are in better form and will be hungry to win their home leg. I see them winning this game 2-0.
Anytime Goal Scorers
Auxerre- Gaëtan Charbonnie- He has been prolific in front of goal for his team this season and his experience will be vital for his club in this game.
Saint Etienne- Romain Hamouma- As one of the seasoned campaigners in the Saint Etienne side, Hamouma will be vital in helping his side navigate themselves out of their current challenging position.
Our Odds And Tips In Detail
Best Bet- Bet on Auxerre to win- Playabets-odd-2.52
Odds Comparison for this bet
Betway-odd-2.50
Sunbet-odd-2.48
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