Auxerre vs AS Monaco Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 12, 2025

Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps welcomes a classic Ligue 1 encounter as newly promoted AJ Auxerre face the formidable challenge of an AS Monaco side with ambitions of returning to the Champions League. Auxerre, fighting for every point in their battle for survival, will rely on a passionate home crowd to try and unsettle their more illustrious opponents.

Monaco, under Adi Hütter, possesses one of the league’s most potent attacks but has sometimes been vulnerable defensively. This clash between a determined underdog and a free-scoring favourite creates a compelling dynamic for any home vs away betting preview.

Team Recent Form

Auxerre: LWLDL

AS Monaco: WLWLW

Key Stats

Monaco are the highest scorers in Ligue 1 away from home this season.
Auxerre have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five league matches.
Monaco have won their last three matches against Auxerre in all competitions.

I predict the correct score will be Auxerre 1 – 3 AS Monaco. While Auxerre will be spirited and may even grab a goal to ignite their home support, the sheer firepower and individual quality of Monaco should ultimately prove too much. Monaco’s attacking players are in fine form and are likely to exploit the defensive vulnerabilities that Auxerre have shown throughout the season, leading to a comfortable away win.

Auxerre vs AS Monaco H2H

Monaco have won the last three head-to-head meetings.
The reverse fixture this season ended in a comprehensive 3-1 victory for Monaco.
There have been Over 2.5 goals scored in four of the last five meetings between these two teams.
Auxerre’s last victory against Monaco came back in January 2013.

Pre Game Odds

Auxerre Win: 4/1
Draw: 3/1
AS Monaco Win: 4/6

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Auxerre will be without the services of suspended midfielder Birama Touré, a key figure in their engine room. Defender Jubal is also a major doubt due to a thigh strain, which could further weaken a defence that has struggled for consistency.

Team News Away

Monaco have a significant injury concern with star striker Wissam Ben Yedder a major doubt after picking up a knock in training. However, they boast excellent depth in attack with players like Folarin Balogun and Breel Embolo ready to step in. Defender Guillermo Maripán is also sidelined.