Auxerre vs Monaco prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-09-13 17:00.
[p]Auxerre have become somewhat of a yo-yo team in recent years, getting either relegated or promoted in each of their last three league campaigns. They therefore knew that life back in Ligue 1 was going to be tough, but successive defeats to Nantes (2-0) and Le Havre (3-1) before the international break would hint that another tough season might be in store.[/p]
[p]Supporters will therefore be hoping that the two week hiatus has done Christophe PĂ©lissier’s side the world of good, as he attempts to gel together a squad that includes no fewer than nine summer signings. A return to Stade de l’AbbĂ©-Deschamps should inspire some confidence too, given Auxerre beat Nice 2-​​1 there on the opening day of the season, a result that means their unbeaten run on home soil now stands at 14 games (W11, D3). [/p]
[p]That record will be severely tested by opponents Monaco, whose seven point haul from three matches is their joint-best start to a campaign in seven years. The Red and Whites lost their 100% record in the final game before the international break though, when Lens scored a controversial last-gasp penalty to grab a 1-1 draw.[/p]
[p]Boss Adi HĂĽtter rotated his side for that fixture, and conceded that might have played a part in a performance that wasn’t quite up to the level of their previous two outings. With their Champions League campaign starting on Thursday, more upheaval may be on the way as the manager looks to keep his players fresh, but history suggests supporters should expect a return to winning ways in this clash, as Monaco came out on top in five of the last six H2Hs (D1).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: GaĂ«tan Perrin tasted defeat in only two of the last 17 games (W12, D3) in which he has netted, so Auxerre will be hoping he can get on the scoresheet. Takumi Minamino will be hoping to counter his impact – he has seen eight of his last ten strikes for Monaco arrive before half-time, while five of them have served as the first of the game.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: There has been only one first half goal across Monaco’s three games so far, a low for this Ligue 1 season.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Matt Jones[/i][/p]