Lille will square off against Auxerre in an intense Ligue 1 clash on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. With Lille fighting for European qualification and Auxerre battling relegation, the stakes are high in this classic top-versus-bottom duel.
📅 Match Details
Match
Lille vs Auxerre
Date
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time
9:00 PM CET / 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET
Venue
Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Competition
Ligue 1 2024/25 – Matchday 30
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings
Lille Wins
Auxerre Wins
Draws
Last Meeting
32
15
9
8
Lille 2-0 Auxerre (2023)
Lille are unbeaten in their last five matches against Auxerre.
Auxerre’s last win at Lille came in 2010.
📊 Team Form and Standings
Team
Position
Last 5 Matches
Points
Lille
4th
W-D-W-W-L
56
Auxerre
17th
L-L-D-W-L
26
Lille is fighting to secure a Champions League spot.
Auxerre is just above the relegation zone, with defensive struggles continuing.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Lille:
Jonathan David – Lille’s top scorer with clinical finishing and intelligent movement.
Angel Gomes – Midfield creator and tempo controller.
Auxerre:
Nuno Da Costa – Target man capable of disrupting defenses.
Birama Touré – Anchor in midfield, vital for breaking Lille’s build-up.
⚽ Tactical Preview
Team
Formation
Style of Play
Strengths
Weaknesses
Lille
4-2-3-1
High pressing, wide play
Quick transitions, wing play
Exposed on counters
Auxerre
4-1-4-1
Defensive blocks
Compact defending, long balls
Struggles in possession
Lille will dominate possession and look to break Auxerre down from wide.
Auxerre will aim to frustrate and hit on the break.
🔮 Predictions
Category
Prediction
Full-Time Score
Lille 2–0 Auxerre
Key Stat
Lille has kept 3 clean sheets in last 4 home games
Possession
Lille 62% – 38% Auxerre
Shots on Target
Lille 6 – 2 Auxerre
Lille are likely to control the game from start to finish.
📺 How to Watch Lille vs Auxerre Live
France: Amazon Prime Video Ligue 1
UK: TNT Sports
USA: beIN SPORTS / FuboTV
India: JioCinema
Africa: SuperSport Variety
Rest of the World: Check local Ligue 1 broadcaster
