AJ AuxerrevsToulouse FC

Current Form and Recent Performances

AJ Auxerre is currently experiencing a challenging period in Ligue 1, sitting in 11th place and enduring an eight-game winless streak. Their recent 1-1 draw with AS Saint-Etienne highlights their struggle to secure victories, with Hamed Traor's early goal being equalized later in the match. Auxerre's inconsistency is evident in their statistics, having scored 30 goals and conceded 28 in 23 matches. Despite their attacking efforts, defensive vulnerabilities remain a significant concern, as they have only managed six clean sheets this season. Injuries to key players like Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Lasso Coulibaly, along with fitness concerns for Kevin Danois and Hamed Traor, further complicate their situation.

Toulouse FC, on the other hand, is in 10th place and has shown mixed results recently. Their last match ended in a 0-0 draw against Lyon, reflecting their inconsistent form. Toulouse has scored and conceded 19 goals in 18 matches, highlighting a balanced but unimpressive performance. Despite this, they have managed to keep a clean sheet in 12 out of 26 matches. Key players like Zakaria Aboukhlal and W. Shavy have been instrumental in their attacking efforts. However, Toulouse's possession and shooting statistics indicate areas for improvement, as seen in their match against RC Lens where they had only 34% possession.

Head-to-Head and Historical Context

Historically, AJ Auxerre has had the upper hand when playing at home against Toulouse, winning 10 out of 18 meetings. However, recent encounters have favored Toulouse, who have not lost to Auxerre in their last five meetings across all competitions. The last season's matches ended in a 2-2 draw at Auxerre's home and a 2-0 win for Toulouse at their home. The average number of goals in meetings between these teams is 3.2, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games.

Key Factors and Prediction

Given the current form and historical context, Toulouse FC appears to have a slight edge over AJ Auxerre. Auxerre's defensive issues and injury concerns, coupled with their poor recent form, make it challenging for them to secure a win. Toulouse's ability to score consistently, as evidenced by their recent performances, suggests they are more likely to capitalize on Auxerre's vulnerabilities. Therefore, the prediction leans towards an away win for Toulouse FC, with both teams likely to score given their historical tendency for high-scoring encounters.