Reims and Auxerre are set to battle it out at Stade Auguste-Delaune on March 9, 2025, at 16:15 UTC in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 1 encounter. With Reims priced at 2.38 for a home win, Auxerre at 3.0 for an away victory, and a draw at 3.3, the odds suggest a balanced matchup.
Reims and Auxerre are set to battle it out at Stade Auguste-Delaune on March 9, 2025, at 16:15 UTC in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 1 encounter. With Reims priced at 2.38 for a home win, Auxerre at 3.0 for an away victory, and a draw at 3.3, the odds suggest a balanced matchup.

Looking at the numbers, our AI leans towards a draw as the most likely outcome, with a predicted final score of 1-1. However, the trust level for this pick is only 2.0, indicating a fair amount of uncertainty. The best betting tip for this match is Under 3.5 goals, which comes with a trust rating of 4.6/10 and odds of 1.3. Given that only 28.3% of Ligue 1 matches exceed 3.5 goals, this prediction aligns well with historical trends.

Reims is expected to control possession at 55%, while Auxerre will likely hold 45%. Shot statistics favor the away side slightly, with 11 total shots compared to Reims’ 10. However, Reims’ efficiency in front of goal could be a concern, as they are only expected to register 2 shots on target versus Auxerre’s 4.

Discipline-wise, the match should be relatively clean, with Reims projected to receive 2 yellow cards and Auxerre just 1. Corner kicks are expected to be evenly split at 3 each.

Historically, home teams win 40.9% of Ligue 1 matches, but with draws occurring 29.1% of the time, a stalemate is a strong possibility. Their last head-to-head clash ended in a 2-2 draw, further supporting the likelihood of a closely contested affair.

Both teams have shown they can pull off surprises, with Reims securing a 1-1 draw against PSG as massive underdogs (13.0 odds) and Auxerre stunning the same opponent with a 0-0 win at 6.8 odds. Given these results, expect a disciplined, tactical battle with limited goal-scoring opportunities.

In conclusion, the safest bet here is Under 3.5 goals at 1.3 odds. While a draw seems probable, it carries a lower confidence level. Expect a cautious first half, possibly ending 0-0, before both teams find the net in the second.