Ligue 1 2024-2025: Auxerre-Saint Etienne, the likely formations

Auxerre-Saint Etienne, the probable formations

The 19th round of Ligue 1 opens with a confrontation between two newcomers ready to do battle: the Pelissier-led Auxerre and the Horneland-coached Saint-Étienne. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps.

Auxerre, fresh from the 2-0 loss to Angers, is going through a difficult period, winless for two months and with the relegation zone just five points away. Points are needed to turn things around. Some positive news from the infirmary: Jubal and Leon could return from the first minute while Kévin Danois remains unavailable.

Saint Etienne, with only one win in their last six Ligue 1 matches, snatched a point against Nantes in the last round, a result of little use in the salvation race. Currently sixteenth in the standings, Horneland’s men have the potential to move away from the relegation zone, but they will need to find continuity in results.

Probable lineups

Auxerre (5-4-1): Leon; Hoever, Diomande, Jubal, C.Akpa, Mensah; Perrin, Owusu, Massengo, Traorè; Sinayoko. Coach: Pellissier.

Saint Etienne (4-3-3): Larsonneur; Appiah, Batubinsika, Nade, Petrot; Amougou, Fomba, Tardieu; N'Guessan, Stassin, Davitashvili. Coach: Horneland