Auxerre vs. Nice: Preview, Team News, and Predictions
Preview
Ligue 1 returns this Sunday with Auxerre hosting Nice at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps. Both teams will be looking to start their season with a win.
Auxerre, who were promoted from Ligue 2 last season, will be buoyed by their impressive pre-season form. They have won four of their five friendlies, including a 2-0 victory over fellow Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
Nice, meanwhile, have had a more mixed pre-season. They have won two of their five friendlies, including a 3-0 victory over Swiss side Servette. However, they have also lost to Ligue 1 rivals Lyon and AS Monaco.
Team News
- Auxerre are without injured defender Theo Pellenard.
- Nice are without injured midfielder Alexis Claude-Maurice.
Predictions
- Nice to win 2-1.
- Andy Delort to score first for Nice.
- Auxerre to score a consolation goal late on.
Nice will be the favorites to win this match, but Auxerre will be no pushovers. The home side will be buoyed by their impressive pre-season form and will be determined to make a good start to their Ligue 1 campaign.
However, Nice have a stronger squad on paper and should have too much quality for Auxerre. Andy Delort, who scored 18 goals in Ligue 1 last season, will be the danger man for Nice.
Auxerre may be able to score a consolation goal late on, but Nice should ultimately win this match 2-1.
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