LILLE, France – This Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 2 PM, Lille will host Auxerre in a crucial Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, as they aim to continue their pursuit of a Champions League spot.
Last week, Lille found success with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Toulouse, which pushed them up to fifth place in the league with 50 points. Meanwhile, Auxerre, currently sitting in 10th place with 38 points, suffered a setback with a 3-1 loss to Lyon.
Lille’s recent form has been impressive at home, where they have secured three straight victories in Ligue 1. With an overall record at Stade Pierre-Mauroy of nine wins, three draws, and two losses, they are eager to maintain this momentum against Auxerre, a team they previously defeated 4-1 in their last meeting.
Head coach Bruno Génésio expressed confidence following the Toulouse match, noting, “We have shown that we can compete with the top teams, and having our home crowd behind us will be crucial.” Lille’s offense has been potent, as they have scored in each of their last 39 top-flight home matches, making it the longest active scoring streak across Europe’s top five leagues.
However, Lille must break a worrying trend of inconsistency; they have only managed back-to-back wins once in 2025. Auxerre, despite being clear of relegation dangers, aims to solidify their place in Ligue 1 for another season, capitalizing on their positive head-to-head record against Lille with two draws in their last two meetings.
“We know we are capable of pulling off a surprise,” said Auxerre coach Jean-Luc Vasseur. “Lille is a strong team, yet we have our own strengths, especially from our recent away performances.” Auxerre has won two of their last four matches on the road, remaining unbeaten in that stretch, including a victory against Rennes.
In terms of team news, Lille will likely retain the same starting eleven from their win over Toulouse, while Auxerre will look to adjust their lineup due to injuries affecting key players. Lille’s striker Jonathan David has been underperforming lately, as he aims to rediscover his scoring touch after failing to net in his last four league matches.
The match is set to be a tension-filled encounter, with Lille needing a win to keep their European hopes alive, while Auxerre strives to secure their spot in Ligue 1. If Lille secures victory, they could move up to third place in the standings; however, any other result could see them slip down to seventh.
Fans can expect an exciting match with both teams looking to assert dominance, creating a scenario ripe for opportunity.
