French Ligue 2, 37th round, regular season, 10.05.2024. The teams taking the field are "Amiens" and "Auxerre".
Stade de La Licorne
The hosts currently stand in the middle of the league table showcasing average gameplay. Frequently, their games conclude in a draw (the highest draw rate in the division is only outdone by "Quevilly"). Last round they clinched a hard-earned 2:1 victory at Bastia's ground. Alas, there is not much more to note about them.
The visitors this year, it seems, are on route to an upgrade. They have efficiently constructed their attacking football (leading goal scorers: 68), whilst not conceding as much. In their concluding game, they comfortably outclassed "Paris", 2:0, and prior to that, they bested "Dunkerque" 3:1 away.
Since 2021, these teams have met a total of five times. Two wins for "Amiens" (1:0, 3:2), two for "Auxerre" (2:1, 2:1), and one encounter resulted in a draw (1:1).
Having been relegated from Ligue 1 last season, Auxerre has a point to prove. "Saint-Etienne" and "Angers" are hot on their heels, so squandering points at this juncture is simply not an option. "Amiens" is a competitive team but unlikely to withstand the onslaught from the visitors. My inclination is an "Auxerre" triumph here, so I'll opt for an away win. However, don't expect a clean sheet victory, as the hosts are capable of retaliating with at least a goal.
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