Bitesize Prediction: Monaco vs Auxerre – 19/04/26

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Monaco win

Odds: 4/7 @ 1xBet

Desperately searching for an immediate Ligue 1 response on Sunday afternoon, Monaco will welcome Auxerre to the Stade Louis II.

Starting with the hosts, completely outplayed on their trip to the French capital last week as they slumped to a nightmare 4-1 drumming against Ligue 1 debutants Paris FC, Monaco will know the importance of claiming an immediate domestic response here. Nevertheless, despite watching their remarkable run come to an abrupt end last time out, Sebastien Pocognoli’s side have reignited their European dreams over the past couple of months. Securing consecutive 2-1 victories against Marseille and Lyon on either side of March’s international break, Monaco have remarkably won each of their previous seven Ligue 1 appearances. Looking to skyrocket their way into the European places this weekend, Sunday’s hosts will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. Sat within touching distance of the Champions League spots, Pocognoli’s men have won each of their last three straight showdowns at the Stade Louis II by an aggregate score of 6-1. Likewise, the European chasers have won five of their previous six domestic matchups in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, while Auxerre might have sprung a real upset among France’s elite last season as they narrowly missed out on a top-half finish, Christophe Pelissier’s side have come crashing back down to earth this time around. Opening Sunday’s fixtures sat four points adrift of Ligue 1 safety and with time ticking away, the Whites have drastically failed to find any kind of momentum. Eventually forced to settle for a downbeat 0-0 stalemate at home against Nantes last time out, the former Lorient boss has seen his squad muster just a pair of wins from any of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to December 7th. Watching their Coupe de France adventure come to an end following a 2-1 defeat at home against Monaco prior to France’s festive break, Auxerre look set for what is another stern examination here. It should also be highlighted, Sunday’s guests have lost each of their last four consecutive trips to the Stade Louis II by an aggregate score of 11-4.

Bet: Monaco 4/7 to beat Auxerre in Sunday’s Ligue 1 battle @ 1xBet