Monaco – Auxerre

Monaco host a struggling Auxerre in what should be a decisive clash at the Stade Louis II, with the league leaders already 10 points clear after three wins and a draw and a solid 6‑2 goal difference. The visitors sit 15th with just three points from a solitary victory, having been outscored 11‑5 in their opening four games. Given Monaco’s unbeaten record and superior firepower, they enter the match as overwhelming favourites, while Auxerre will need to overturn a three‑goal deficit in the standings to keep their survival hopes alive. The fixture also offers an opportunity for Monaco to widen the gap at the top, whereas a shock result could inject much‑needed confidence into a side fighting to escape the relegation zone.