Lille vs Auxerre Prediction – Ligue 1 Round 30 (April 20, 2025)

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Lille vs Auxerre – Ligue 1 Round 30 Showdown at Stade Pierre-Mauroy (April 20, 2025)

As Ligue 1 enters its 30th round of the 2024/25 season, Lille OSC welcome AJ Auxerre to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday, April 20, 2025, with kickoff set for 14:00 CET-2. The stakes are high on both sides: Lille aim to solidify their place in Europe, while Auxerre continue their hard-fought battle to stay above the drop zone.

🔴 Lille: Eyes on Europe

Lille have been one of the most consistent teams in France in 2025. Under manager Paulo Fonseca, they’ve developed a well-balanced, attacking style that has paid off handsomely in the new calendar year. With 6 wins and 2 draws in their last 9 Ligue 1 matches, Les Dogues sit firmly in the top four and are within touching distance of a Champions League qualification spot.

Their home form is especially intimidating — unbeaten at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in 2025, Lille have scored 12 goals in four matches at home since January. Jonathan David has been lethal in front of goal, while Rémy Cabella and Edon Zhegrova provide creative spark in midfield.

🟢 Lille’s Form in 2025 (Ligue 1 only):

  • Matches: 9

  • Wins: 6

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 1

  • Goals Scored: 17

  • Goals Conceded: 8

🔵 Auxerre: Treading Water Near the Bottom

For AJ Auxerre, the second half of the season has been turbulent. While they’ve shown resilience — including a surprise draw against Rennes and a win over Strasbourg — inconsistency has haunted them. Sitting just above the relegation zone, every point matters.

On the road, however, the Burgundian side has struggled. They’ve managed just 1 win away from home in 2025, with defensive lapses and lack of finishing proving costly. Coach Christophe Pélissier has had a tough time stabilizing his squad, although Gauthier Hein and Nuno Da Costa continue to be bright spots.

🔻 Auxerre’s Form in 2025 (Ligue 1 only):

  • Matches: 9

  • Wins: 2

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 5

  • Goals Scored: 7

  • Goals Conceded: 15

🧠 Probable Lineups

Lille (4-2-3-1):
Chevalier – Santos, Yoro, Alexsandro, Ismaily – André, Gomes – Zhegrova, Cabella, Haraldsson – David
Manager: Paulo Fonseca

Auxerre (4-4-2):
Radu – Mensah, Jubal, Jeanvier, Zedadka – Hein, Touré, Sakhi, Owusu – Da Costa, Raveloson
Manager: Christophe Pélissier

🔍 Tactical Breakdown

Lille will look to dominate possession, pressing high and creating chances through the flanks. Zhegrova’s 1v1 dribbling and Cabella’s vision often lead to quick transitions that stretch even the most compact defenses. Expect Jonathan David to operate on the shoulder of the last defender, waiting to exploit gaps.

Auxerre will likely sit deep, defend in numbers, and hope to break on the counter using Hein’s pace and Da Costa’s strength. Set pieces might be their best shot at nicking a goal, but surviving the early Lille onslaught will be key.

🔮 Match Prediction: Lille 2-0 Auxerre

The quality and momentum heavily favor Lille, especially at home. Auxerre may hang on for a while, but Lille’s attacking options should break the deadlock by the second half. A clean sheet also looks likely for the hosts.

✅ Betting Tips

  • ✅ Lille to Win to Nil – Strong home defense vs Auxerre’s away scoring woes

  • ✅ Jonathan David to Score Anytime – Leading Lille’s attack with confidence

  • ✅ Under 3.5 Total Goals – Lille tend to control matches without high scorelines

📊 Key Match Stats

  • Lille are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches (2025).

  • Auxerre have conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 away games.

  • Lille have scored in 8 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches.

  • Auxerre have kept only 1 clean sheet in 2025 (all competitions).

🏟️ Match Information

  • Fixture: Lille vs Auxerre

  • Competition: Ligue 1 – Round 30

  • Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 14:00 CET-2

  • Stadium: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve d’Ascq