Auxerre will host Le Mans in the opening round of Ligue 1.

Auxerre collected nine points from the last five matches: three wins and two defeats, scoring 11 goals and conceding nine. Le Mans earned eight points from five games, recording two wins, two draws and one loss, with a goal difference of 7-11.

Bookmakers put the probability of over 2.5 goals at 56 %. Auxerre’s recent matches average 4.4 goals, Le Mans 3.6. Four of the last five head-to-head fixtures exceeded three goals. The likelihood of over 2.5 goals is therefore assessed at 55-57 %.

The odds imply a 45 % chance of an Auxerre victory. The hosts have won three of their last five matches and score 2.3 goals per home game on average. Le Mans are given a 30 % chance of winning, while a draw is estimated at 25 %.