The Matchday 34 clash in Ligue 1 between PSG and Auxerre will take place on May 17 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG vs. Auxerre: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
PSG
The reigning champions ended their unfortunate three-match winless streak in Ligue 1 (1 draw, 2 losses) by thrashing Montpellier 4-1 in the previous round. This result extended the capital club's scoring streak in the French championship to 19 matches. PSG has failed to score in only one game this Ligue 1 season, with a total of 89 goals, making it the best offensive record in the tournament by far. Luis Enrique's side also leads the defensive rankings, conceding just 34 times. Moreover, PSG's matches have been the most prolific in this Ligue 1 season, averaging 3.7 goals per game.
- Both teams have scored in 10 of PSG's last 11 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has won 11 of their last 14 games in this tournament.
- PSG has not scored more than 3 goals in 10 of their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Arnau Tenas – Ibrahima Mbaye, Axel Tapy, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez – Lee Kang-In, Desire Doue, Senny Meyulu – Warren Zaire-Emery, Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola.
Auxerre
Auxerre drew their previous league match against Nantes 1-1. The dropped points did not affect their league position, as they remain in 10th place in Ligue 1. Auxerre cannot climb higher but will secure this position with a victory. In the last round, the team managed to score again, extending their scoring streak in the French championship to nine matches. Notably, PSG is the only club this season that Auxerre failed to score against, with their first-round encounter ending 0-0.
- The team has won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 13 Ligue 1 matches.
- No more than 4 goals have been scored in 13 of Auxerre's championship games.
- Away from home, the club has not lost in 5 of their last 6 matches in the elite French division (3 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Auxerre (5-4-1)
Donovan Leon – Gideon Mensah, Clement Akpa, Jubal, Sinaly Diomandé, Ki-Jana Hoever – Amad Traore, Elisha Owusu, Han-Noah Massengo, Gaetan Perrin – Lassine Sinayoko.
Referee
Abdellatif Kerradji (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 59;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 31%.
PSG vs. Auxerre: Match Prediction
Both teams have long been without tournament motivation, and there is no pressure on them to achieve a specific result. An open game is expected, as the hosts have never played otherwise in the domestic championship, and Auxerre is not a defensive team either. PSG will likely view this final Ligue 1 match as preparation for the French Cup and Champions League finals. There is little doubt about the champion's goal-scoring ability, as they are unlikely to fail to breach Auxerre's defense for the second time in a row, given that Auxerre is the only team PSG has failed to score against in this tournament season. The PSG players are surely mindful of this.
However, I also do not doubt the visitors' ability to score. Auxerre regularly finds the net and is on a nine-match scoring streak in the championship, with their away streak in the tournament extending to seven matches. PSG themselves have been conceding regularly, allowing goals in 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 games. They even failed to keep a clean sheet against the hopeless bottom club Montpellier in the last round. Statistics also suggest that we will see goals from both sides. Both teams have scored in 10 of PSG's last 11 French championship matches and in 4 of Auxerre's last 5 matches in this tournament.
Therefore, my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
