Auxerre desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 2 at 5:00 PM in the Ligue 1. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Lorient come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 1D 0L). Auxerre travel in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Lorient lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Lorient a slight edge, but Auxerre are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.