Auxerre played well despite suffering a late winner away to Reims, and aren't likely to make wholesale changes. Mathias Autret is fit again and could be an option for the hosts. Aside from Laçi and Touzghar, the Corsicans have a clean bill of health. Despite having lost, 3-0, at the Parc des Princes last Friday, don't expect wholesale changes from Olivier Pantaloni. Romain Hamouma could also be an option in attack.
Auxerre have drawn their last 3 matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. Auxerre have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. Auxerre have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions. AC Ajaccio have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Auxerre in all competitions. Auxerre have failed to win their last 8 matches (Ligue 1). Auxerre have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against AC Ajaccio in all competitions.
While it's too early to peg this as a relegation six-pointer, both of these sides have endured wobbly starts to the season and could well do with a win. Auxerre haven't won since late August, and their lengthy list of absentees will do them no favours - a narrow away win looks to be good value. 0:1