After spending a season in Ligue 2, Auxerre made their return to Ligue 1 this year. While their performances haven’t been spectacular, they’ve managed to hold their ground admirably. Adjusting to the demands of top-flight football took some time, but Christophe Pélissier’s squad hit their stride mid-autumn with a remarkable run of five wins in seven matches, suffering just one defeat during that stretch. However, their form has dipped recently, and they are now winless in their last six league outings. Even so, the team remains closer to mid-table safety than to the relegation zone.
Last weekend, Auxerre traveled to Maine-et-Loire to take on Angers, who sit below them in the table. Unfortunately, a combination of errors proved costly for the visitors. By the 22nd minute, they had already conceded an own goal and picked up a red card, effectively ending their chances. Another goal from the hosts early in the second half sealed a 0-2 defeat for Auxerre.
Unlike Auxerre, Saint-Étienne spent two seasons in Ligue 2 before earning promotion, and they’ve struggled to gain traction in Ligue 1. The “Greens” have been inconsistent, managing just five wins, two draws, and 11 losses so far. Currently, they sit third from the bottom in the standings, but the gap to the safe 14th and 15th places is minimal, keeping their survival hopes alive.
Last Sunday, Saint-Étienne faced Nantes, another team near the bottom of the table, in a critical home fixture. Despite controlling possession (75%) after conceding an early goal, they failed to make the most of their opportunities. The “Saints” eventually equalized in the 86th minute, but their late push for a winner fell short, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
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