Lille Vs Auxerre

Lille, currently vying for a Champions League spot, aim to build on their recent victory as they host Auxerre at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Ligue 1's 30th round. Under Bruno Genesio, Lille secured a 2-1 away win against Toulouse, propelling them to fifth place with 50 points, just one behind fourth-placed Lyon. Auxerre, meanwhile, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lyon, doing little to aid Lille's ambitions.​

Lille's home form has been formidable, boasting three consecutive Ligue 1 wins at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. They've accumulated 30 points from 14 home matches, making them the third-best home side in the league. Notably, they've scored in each of their last 39 top-flight home games, amassing 78 goals in that span—the longest active streak in Europe's top five leagues.​

However, consistency has been elusive for Lille, with only one instance of back-to-back league wins in 2025, achieved against Rennes and Monaco in February. Since then, they've alternated between victories and defeats over six matches. A win against Auxerre could elevate them to third place, but a loss might see them drop as low as seventh, depending on other results.​

Auxerre, sitting 10th with 38 points, are relatively secure, 11 points clear of the relegation playoff and 12 behind European spots with five games remaining. Under Christophe Pelissier, they've shown resilience, aiming to solidify their top-flight status after returning to Ligue 1 this season. Their recent encounters with Lille have been competitive, with back-to-back draws, including a goalless match in the reverse fixture. Auxerre will be cautious to avoid consecutive league defeats, a scenario they haven't faced since a four-match losing streak between August and September, following their recent loss to Lyon. On the road, they've been challenging opponents, winning two of their last four away games and remaining unbeaten in that stretch, including a victory at Rennes.​

In terms of player availability, Lille's Edon Zhegrova is recovering from a groin injury and has not yet returned to team training. Ethan Mbappe has resumed training after a quadriceps issue. Auxerre's Kévin Danois is sidelined with a muscle injury, and L. Coulibaly is out until early May due to a cruciate ligament injury.​BeSoccer+1FOX Sports+1FOX Sports

Historically, Auxerre holds a slight edge in head-to-head matchups, but Lille has lost just once in their last eight encounters against Pelissier’s side. The upcoming match promises to be a pivotal one for both teams, with Lille striving for European qualification and Auxerre aiming to cement their Ligue 1 status.