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Auxerre vs Troyes Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the France Ligue 2 gears up for an electrifying encounter on Monday, 8th April, all eyes will be on Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps where Auxerre hosts Troyes in a clash that promises to be more than just a battle for points. This match marks the 31st round of the competition and sees the teams with contrasting fortunes this season going head-to-head.

Auxerre, under the guidance of Christophe Pélissier, finds itself perched at the top of Ligue 2 with an impressive tally of 58 points. Their journey so far has been marked by resilience and consistency, as evidenced by their recent form showing 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Their last outing was a testament to their defensive solidity as they managed to secure a narrow victory against Ajaccio away from home with a scoreline of Ajaccio 0 - Auxerre

On the other side of the pitch stands Troyes led by David Guion. Positioned at a precarious16th in Ligue , they're embroiled in a struggle for survival. The team's recent form mirrors its season's challenges: managing just one win alongside two losses and two draws from their last five matches. Their previous game ended in disappointment as they succumbed to Rodez at home (Troyes - Rodez).

When it comes down to head-to-head encounters between these two sides, history leans towards Auxerre with three wins out of their last five meetings compared to Troyes' single victory; further highlighting Auxerre's psychological advantage coming into this matchup.

Both teams share an average goal-scoring rate of . goals per game; however stark contrasts emerge defensively – Auxerre boasts conceding merely .7 goals per match while Troyes struggles with an averageof .3 conceded goals. Playing at home might give Auxerre another edge since they tend to score more (average goal per game) and concede less (.6 on average) when playing within their fortress.

Bet

Given both teams’ current form and historical data pointing towards advantages for Auxerre – especially considering their strong performance when playing at home – my recommended bet would lean towards a Home Win for this encounter.

The odds are favoring an Auxere victory quite strongly at 1.., indicating confidence among bookmakers about their chances despite what could seem like modest returns; it reflects not only past performances but also situational advantages such as playing on familiar turf against a team struggling away from home.

However tempting higher returns might look betting on outcomes like "Away Win" or even "Draw," given both clubs' scoring averages and defensive records along with historical context making Under ..5 goals another potentially safe yet marginally less profitable venture comparedto backingthe league leaders’ abilityto clinch another crucial win amidsttheir questfor promotion glory.