Lyon
AuxerreLyon welcome Auxerre to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais for Round 3 of Ligue 1. The hosts currently sit fourth in the table with four points from their opening two fixtures, while the visitors find themselves in 18th place, still searching for their first point of the campaign.
Lyon's early-season stability
Lyon have shown promising stability, following a comfortable 2-0 away victory against Toulouse with a 1-1 draw at home to Le Havre. Corentin Tolisso has been a creative focal point in midfield, ably supported by a resilient defensive unit featuring Moussa Niakhaté and Abner Vinicius.
Mounting injury concerns for Auxerre
Auxerre’s start to the season has been deeply challenging. Having conceded eight goals in two matches, including heavy defeats to Lens and Angers, their defensive vulnerabilities are now compounded by significant absences. Centre-back Bryan Okoh, previously a standout performer for the side, is sidelined with a knee injury. He joins Assane Diousse, Sekou Fofana, Marvin Senaya, and Francisco Sierralta on the treatment table.
Lyon dominate recent head-to-head meetings
Recent history strongly favours the home side. Lyon have claimed six victories in the last ten meetings between these clubs. Their most recent league encounter ended in a 3-2 win for Lyon, fitting a broader pattern of high-scoring affairs, as nine of the last ten head-to-head fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.
Lyon vs Auxerre: TV and online coverage
In France, the match is available on Ligue 1+. International audiences can watch via DAZN in various territories, while Amazon Prime Video carries the fixture in the United Kingdom. Viaplay provides coverage across Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Viewers in the United States can tune in through SportsEngine Play or fubo Sports Network, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN 4 and Disney+ in several South American markets, including Argentina and Paraguay.