Auxerre vs Brest Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Auxerre vs Brest prediction, betting picks, and odds for this French Ligue 1 game. Explore projected lineups and top Same Game Parlay picks now.
Grayson Parker - September 20, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT
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Competition | French Ligue 1 |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 20, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Auxerre, Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps |
Our Auxerre vs Brest prediction lands on a Ligue 1 matchup between two sides trending in different directions, both arriving off games that told very different stories about where they stand.
Auxerre have won just once in Ligue 1 this season, but it came last time out as a 1-0 home win over Nice, a Cameron Archer goal that lifted them out of the drop zone.
Brest were unbeaten in Ligue 1 heading into their previous outing, drawing two and winning one across the opening three, before a 1-0 home loss to reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The head-to-head record between these clubs is dead even, split two wins apiece with two ties across their last six meetings, so there is little to separate them on paper.
Auxerre vs Brest Recent Results
Auxerre sit 16th in the standings with matching form, so the win over Nice was badly needed. That result took them out of the relegation zone, but they still need to tighten up defensively after shipping more goals than anyone. Southampton loanee Cameron Archer supplied the finish and remains their focal point up top.
Brest have failed to win 12 of their last 13 games in Ligue 1, a stubborn slump despite ranking ninth for form. The PSG defeat was harsh, given Brest edged the expected goals, and Ludovic Ajorque and Kamory Doumbia give the visitors real teeth on the counter and through the middle.
Auxerre vs Brest Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Auxerre: Assane Diousse (Injured/out), Bryan Okoh (Injured/out), Marvin Senaya (Injured/out), Telli Siwe (Injured/out), Sekou Fofana (Injured/doubtful)
Brest: Brendan Chardonnet (Injured/out), Romain Cagnon (Injured/out), Noah Edjouma (Injured/out), Mamady Diambou (Injured/out)
Auxerre
Auxerre have a handful of absentees for this one. Assane Diousse, Bryan Okoh, Marvin Senaya and Telli Siwe are all sidelined through injury for the home side, while Sekou Fofana is a doubt and could miss out once again.
Brest
Brest carry their own injury concerns into the game. Brendan Chardonnet, Romain Cagnon, Noah Edjouma and Mamady Diambou are all out injured for the visitors, though there are no fresh fitness worries beyond that group.
Auxerre vs Brest Predicted Lineup
Auxerre
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Diop; Akpa, Tuanzebe, Makosso; Oppegard, Piedfort, Danois, Sy; Lascary, Archer, Namaso
Brest
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Selvik; Locko, Lloris, Le Guen, Lala; Chotard, Magnetti; Mboup, Doumbia, Versini; Ajorque
Auxerre vs Brest Key Stats & Game Facts
- Auxerre have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 games vs Brest (Ligue 1).
- Brest have had 6+ corners in 5 of their last 7 games vs Auxerre (Ligue 1).
- Pathe Mboup has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 3 games (Ligue 1).
- Kamory Doumbia has scored in 3 of his last 4 games (Ligue 1).
- Ludovic Ajorque has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games (Ligue 1).
Auxerre vs Brest Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Brest arrive as the away favorite here, carrying a 47% win implied probability against 30% for Auxerre. The visitors have more attacking punch and should have enough to edge a home side that has been leaking goals all season, though Brest's own recent slump means this won't be a walkover. We lean toward a Brest win in an open, high-scoring game.
Best Picks
Back Brest to secure the victory in the match result market. Take Brest on the Moneyline. The visitors carry a 47% win implied probability against just 30% for Auxerre, and against a home side conceding more goals than anyone in Ligue 1, that edge points to value on the road side.
Back Over 2.5 goals in the total goals over/under market. Look to the Total Goals Over/Under market for Over 2.5 goals. A projected aggregate of 3.17 goals gives this line a 61.4% implied probability, and with Auxerre's defensive issues meeting Brest's attacking threat, the goals count looks well within reach.
Auxerre vs Brest Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay leans on Brest's attack: Pathe Mboup Over 3.5 shots, Kamory Doumbia anytime scorer, Danny Namaso Over 0.5 shots on target, and Doumbia to be shown a card.
Mboup has been peppering the goal, attempting 4+ shots in each of his last three Ligue 1 games, so the Over 3.5 shots line looks well within reach here.
Doumbia is in form in front of goal, finding the net in three of his last four Ligue 1 outings, which makes him a strong anytime goalscorer play in this matchup.
Namaso has been reliable for the home side, recording at least one shot on target in each of his last four Ligue 1 games, so Over 0.5 shots on target fits.
In a competitive Ligue 1 encounter, Doumbia to be shown a card rounds out the parlay, adding a card angle to what projects as a physical, end-to-end game.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +6600 and is as short as +3300 elsewhere. Shop around: that gap translates to $330 more in your pocket on a $10 stake at the top price versus the shortest.
Don't leave value on the table. Compare prices across books with Oddschecker's Same Game Parlay Comparison Tool before you lock in.
Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Auxerre vs Brest Talking Points
The big question is whether Brest can finally convert good process into points. Against PSG they racked up 1.62 expected goals to the champions' 1.16 and still lost 1-0, the kind of hard-luck outing that hints their slump is more about finishing than performance. Auxerre, meanwhile, ride a wave off Cameron Archer, whose strike sealed their first home goal and clean sheet of the campaign in the win over Nice. Summer signing Danny Namaso adds another attacking option up top, but with Auxerre leaking goals at the back and Brest carrying the sharper threat through Ludovic Ajorque and Kamory Doumbia, this shapes up as an open, entertaining matchup where both sides look capable of scoring.
Auxerre vs Brest Predictions FAQs
When is the Auxerre vs Brest French Ligue 1 game?
The Auxerre vs Brest game takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.
Where is the Auxerre vs Brest game being played?
The game is being played at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps in Auxerre.
What is the latest team news for Auxerre vs Brest?
Auxerre are without the injured Assane Diousse, Bryan Okoh, Marvin Senaya, and Telli Siwe, while Sekou Fofana is doubtful. Brest will be missing Brendan Chardonnet, Romain Cagnon, Noah Edjouma, and Mamady Diambou.
What is the score prediction for the Auxerre vs Brest game?
The projected outcome points to a 1-1 tie between Auxerre and Brest, with both clubs expected to score.
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