Auxerre welcome Angers SCO to the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps on August 29, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 local time. This Ligue 1 fixture brings together two teams seeking their first points after difficult opening matches. Auxerre began with a 5-2 defeat against Lens, while Angers were beaten 2-0 by LOSC Lille. Those results leave the hosts 17th and the visitors 16th in the early standings. Despite their respective losses, both sides produced encouraging moments: Auxerre scored twice after being reduced to ten players, and Angers attempted close to 20 shots without finding the net. With each club targeting a more positive outcome in the second round, this Auxerre vs Angers SCO preview points toward a competitive encounter between two teams eager to respond.

Auxerre Recent Form and Key Statistics

Auxerre endured a demanding Ligue 1 opener away to Lens on August 22. The dismissal of Christ Makosso in the 35th minute left them playing with ten men for a large part of the contest, which eventually ended in a 5-2 defeat. Although conceding five goals was a difficult start, scoring twice while at a numerical disadvantage offered the hosts some attacking encouragement. Danny Namaso was among the scorers, converting a penalty to open his account.

Their broader five-match record is more balanced than the opening league result suggests. Auxerre have registered two wins, two draws and one defeat across their last five games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Their summer preparation also brought only one loss in five friendly matches. In Ligue 1 this season, however, their record currently stands at no wins, no draws and one defeat, with averages of 2.0 goals scored and 5.0 conceded.

There have been several goalless home fixtures in Auxerre's statistical record. Under 0.5 total goals occurred in four of their last 12 home matches across all competitions and in four of their last 11 home Ligue 1 games. Across their last 16 Ligue 1 fixtures regardless of venue, four also finished without a goal. Those numbers contrast sharply with the seven-goal contest against Lens, highlighting the different directions this match could take.

Auxerre must make changes because Christ Makosso is suspended following his red card. Marvin Senaya, Bryan Okoh and Assane Dioussé are injured, while Sékou Fofana and Telli Siwe are uncertain. Mamadou Diop is now in goal and will be looking for a steadier outing after conceding five times on his first appearance against Lens. Kévin Danois remains an option in midfield, while Namaso provides a focal point in attack.

Angers SCO Recent Form and Key Statistics

Angers SCO also opened the Ligue 1 campaign with a loss, going down 2-0 at home to LOSC Lille on August 23. The result did not fully reflect their attacking activity, as they produced close to 20 attempts. Only two of those shots were on target, however, so greater accuracy in the final third will be essential if Angers are to collect their first points and score their first league goal of the season.

The visitors arrived at the campaign after winning four of their five preparation fixtures, including a 2-1 success against Lorient and a 3-2 victory over Paris FC. Their latest five-match figures show three wins and two defeats, with no draws. During that sequence, Angers averaged 1.8 goals both scored and conceded. Their Ligue 1 averages after one round are 0.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.

First-half trends are particularly notable in the Angers data. At least one team failed to score before half-time in each of their last 20 away matches. The same outcome was recorded in 36 of their previous 38 matches overall and in 34 of their last 36 Ligue 1 fixtures. Furthermore, 18 of their last 20 away games produced fewer than 1.5 first-half goals. Angers have not been ahead at the interval in their last 15 Ligue 1 matches and have trailed at half-time in six of their previous ten games.

Haris Belkebla remains injured, while Melvin Zinga is uncertain. Angers can still call upon the experience of goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Lilian Raolisoa and Jordan Lefort are defensive options, with Branco van den Boomen and Yassin Belkhdim available in midfield. Further forward, Amine Sbaï produced a promising performance against LOSC Lille and can be supported by Jim Allevinah and Amine El Ouazzani.

Auxerre vs Angers SCO Match Analysis

The available figures suggest a finely balanced Ligue 1 match, although Auxerre hold a slight statistical advantage. The win probabilities give the home team a 44% chance, compared with 27% for a draw and 29% for an Angers victory. Both Teams To Score and the Over/Under 2.5-goal markets are each divided evenly at 50%, so neither a high-scoring nor a low-scoring scenario receives a clear numerical edge.

Auxerre's opening performance showed both vulnerability and resilience. They conceded five goals but still found the net twice despite spending most of the contest with ten players. Returning home may allow them to build on that attacking output, though the suspension of Makosso and the listed absences leave important issues to manage. Angers, meanwhile, must turn shot volume into quality after failing to score from nearly 20 attempts against LOSC Lille.

The head-to-head record also slightly favors the hosts. Across the supplied meetings, Auxerre have recorded three wins and two defeats, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded. The most recent encounter ended in a 3-1 result on May 3, 2026. Combined with Auxerre's higher win probability and their two goals at Lens, that record provides the clearest support for the home side. Nevertheless, Angers' strong preparation and three victories in their latest five matches indicate that the visitors cannot be overlooked.

Auxerre vs Angers SCO prediction from BetMines: Auxerre win (1) with 44% probability.