Angers vs Auxerre Prediction 19.01.2025 | Ligue 1

• Competition: France - Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 19th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 16:15 UK / 17:15 CEST
• Venue: Stade Raymond-Kopa (Angers)

Angers will aim to move further away from the dreaded dotted line when they host an out-of-form Auxerre at Stade Raymond-Kopa in Sunday's Ligue 1 action.

The team led by Alexandre Dujeux enters this contest with heads held high, having run out 3-2 winners in a dramatic battle against third-tier outfit Quevilly Rouen, which secured them a place in the last 16 of the Coupe de France. After successfully overcoming their midweek challenge, the motivated Black and Whites turn their attention to domestic duties with the intention of continuing their escape from the relegation zone, which looms just two points behind them.

After being knocked out of the Coupe de France prior to the holiday period, going down 0-1 to Dunkerque on December 22, Auxerre were freed from midweek duties, giving them ample time to prepare for the upcoming test. Otherwise, the Ligue 1 campaign has taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks for the Burgundy club, as a seriers of disapointing league performances have seen them drop out of the race for European competitions and fall to mid-table with 22 points from 17 gameweeks.

Angers vs Auxerre Betting Tips: AH1 (0)

At this point, we have more faith in Angers, who should continue their stellar start to 2025 by picking up a good result against their struggling newly-promoted counterpart. After the turn of the calendar year, Le SCO have shown a renewed spirit, securing impressive wins over Brest (2-0) and Montpellier (3-1), which lifted them out of the relegation zone, and they will be eager to continue their push for safety with another dominant display. Across all competitions, Angers are currently enjoying a four-game winning run and will look to extend it against an Auxerre side that are enduring a sharp drop in form, having failed to beat anyone in their last six games in succession (D3 L3). Worse still, AJA's offense has been showing a lack of finishing touch of late, as a goalless draw with LOSC Lille last time out marks their fourth match in their last six in which they have gone without a scoring. As we can see, Auxerre are facing various issues, so the rejuvenated Angers, backed by the tremendous support of their fans, should take advantage of the visitors' poor momentum to get the points and further improve their position on the table.