Auxerre and AS Monaco square off at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps at 9:05 PM today, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Ligue 1.

Auxerre are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. AS Monaco have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, AS Monaco lead the rivalry with 7 wins over Auxerre's 1. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw AS Monaco came out on top 2-4.

Auxerre's aggressive 4-4-2 system could test the resilience of AS Monaco's 4-4-2 approach.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Auxerre may hold the edge at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps, but AS Monaco's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.