Auxerre v Nantes: survival fight in Ligue 1 | OneFootball

Auxerre host Nantes in Ligue 1 at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps on Saturday, 11 April 2026, with 16th facing 17th in a high-stakes relegation battle.

Auxerre sit in the relegation play-off place on 23 points, while Nantes have 18. The recent head-to-head leans slightly towards the visitors, who have won three of the last six meetings, including a 1-0 home victory earlier this season.

Recent form points to a tight contest. Auxerre have steadied with one win and three draws in their last five league games. Nantes' run has been leaner, with one win and one draw across their last five.

Squad availability could matter. Auxerre list Gideon Mensah, Oussama El Azzouzi and Yvan Zaddy as injured. For Les Canaris, Rémy Cabella is out and Tylel Tati is suspended, trimming options at both ends of the pitch.

Routes to goal may be fine margins. Auxerre average under a goal per game but have kept seven clean sheets, and Lassine Sinayoko leads their scoring with seven league goals and 10 goal involvements. Les Canaris have also averaged under a goal per game and conceded 45, so set pieces and quick transitions could be decisive.

A win would lift Auxerre to 26 points and could solidify their grip on 16th. Victory for Les Canaris would take them to 21 points and could close the gap to the play-off spot in the fight to avoid relegation.