Ligue 1 2025-2026: Auxerre-Lens, the probable formations

Auxerre and Lens will take the field at 9:05 p.m. to face each other in Saturday night’s advance valid for the seventh day of Ligue 1. Different goals for the two teams that will face each other at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps: the hosts are just one point ahead of the relegation zone and are hungry for important points for the salvation goal. The guests, on the other hand, are only 2 points from the Champions League zone and hope to get the full haul to give body to the race toward Europe.

This difference in the standings is also reflected in the choices of the two coaches. Indeed, Pellissier goes for a very covered Auxerre, with outfielders Senaya and Mensah starting in the line of defenders. A dense pack of men, consisting of Akpa, Sierralta and Siwe, completes the rearguard. The midfield is also very thick, with Danois and Owusu in the center, Casimir on the right and Namaso on the left. All will act in support of a single striker: Sinayoko.

Much bolder Lens, which Sage is expected to field with a trident consisting of Fofana in the center and the Thauvin-Said duo to complete the department. Thomasson and Sangaré will be at the heart of the maneuver, while at full-back will be Abdulhamid on the right and Aguilar on the opposite lane. A three-man rearguard is expected to be Udol, Baidoo and Sarr.

Auxerre-Lens, the likely lineups:

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Auxerre (5-4-1): Léon; Senaya, Akpa, Sierralta, Siwe, Mensah; Casimir, Owusu, Danois, Namaso; Sinayoko. Coach: Pellissier.

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Lens (3-4-3): Risser; Udol, Baidoo, Sarr; Abdulhamid, Thomasson, Sangaré, Aguilar; Thauvin, Fofana, Said. Coach: Sage.

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