Strasbourg – Auxerre

Strasbourg, currently perched at 14th with seven points from two wins, one draw and four defeats, will host Auxerre at the Stade de la Meinau. The home side have struggled offensively, netting just 12 goals while conceding 15, whereas Auxerre sit a little higher in 12th place with nine points, having scored 11 but leaked 17. Both teams are desperate for points, and the clash offers Strasbourg a chance to close the gap on the twelfth‑placed visitors, who will be looking to extend their modest three‑win run. The encounter promises a tight battle as each side seeks to improve their precarious league positions.