Ajaccio vs Auxerre Predictions: Expect some last drama in the relegation battle

Ajaccio and Auxerre are next up for the round 30 of the Ligue 1 season at the Stade Francois Corty. Ajaccio have been on a terrible run for most parts of the season and are barely seeing the season out. They are currently on a 4-match losing streak as they come into this game. Auxerre on the other hand, have a better statistic coming into this game. Auxerre were resilient last time out, as they fought to protect a 1-0 lead against Troyes at home. With such a performance, it is easy to pick them as favorites for this one. Both teams are deep in the relegation battle, but Auxerre stand a better chance at surviving than Ajaccio, but with a few games to go, we might have a strong challenge deep down the tabele.

Ajaccio are one of the poorest teams in the division and they are currently battling for survival in the relegation zone. They are currently on a 4-match losing streak. Their statistics in the last 5 matches are; 4 losses and 1 win. Ajaccio were defeated 2-1 by Clermont Foot last time out and despite leading the game 1-0 in the first half. Mounaim El Idrissy gave Ajaccio the lead in the 25th minute of the game and in the second half, the hosts grabbed the equalizer from the spot through Grejohn Kyei in the 60th minute. Life became difficult for Ajaccio after Mohamed Youssof was sent off in the 77th minute for a reckless foul and in the 93rd minute another penalty was awarded to the home team. Grejohn Kyei put the hosts ahead and sealed the win. Ajaccio were completely outplayed by the hosts, as they managed only 33% possession, 2 shots on target and 1 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.

Ajaccio are currently placed in 19th spot on the league table, with 21 points from 29 matches. They have 6 wins, 3 draws and 20 losses and a goal difference of -31.

Team Streaks: losses (4), without a clean sheet (15), first to concede (9/10), less than 4.5 cards (7/9), less than 10.5 corners (10/10).

Auxerre will be coming into this match with lots of confidence to get all 3 points, as it is crucial in their survival from relegation. Auxerre are on a better run of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. In their last game, they fought hard to win Troyes 1-0. The goal came in the 73rd minute through M'Baye Niang's effort. Auxerre did little to hold possession throughout the game, and they had just 38% possession, but they had more shots on target (5) and 4 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes. Auxerre will be hoping to see of a challenge away from home as they come to face fellow-strugglers Ajaccio.

Auxerre are currently ranked 17th on the Ligue 1 table, with 26 points taken from 29 matches. They won 6, drew 8 and lost 15 matches this term and have a goal ratio of 24:51. 

Team Streaks: less than 2.5 goals (5/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/10), less than 10.5 corners (7/7)

The head to head statistics shows Ajaccio and Auxerre have played each other a total of 20 times before now. Both Ajaccio and Auxerre have 6 wins to their names and 8 matches ended in a draw.

• Auxerre have not lost in the last 7 meetings.
• Auxerre have not conceded in the last 4 meetings.
• There were less than 2.5 goals scored in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards shown in 8/10 meetings.

• Ajaccio (4-4-2): Benjamin Leroy, Yousssof Kone, Clement Vidal, Fernand Mayembo, Mickael Alphonse, Kevin Spadanuda, Mathieu Coutadeur, Mickael Barreto, Riad Nouri, Moussa Soumano, Mounaim El Idrissy
• Auxerre (3-4-2-1): Andrei Radu, Rayan Ravelson, Jubal, Souleymane Isaak Toure, Akin Zedadka, Birama Toure, Han-Noah Massengo, GIdeon Mensah, Gauthier Hein, Siriki Dembele, Matthis Abine

The relegation battle is getting fierce and i think Auxerre stand a better chance of making it out soon. For Ajaccio, it seems their fate is sealed, and they are headed under in a few weeks. Ajaccio need a win here to push out of the zone and i see them fighting for it. It won't be easy because neither team has enough attacking power to go and win a game outrightly, but Ajaccio stand a better chance. They have played less than 2.5 goals in their last 4 meetings and i think we should expect a similar result in this game.

• Bet on Under 3.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Bet on HT Draw at 3.85 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-1 at 8 Odds