Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

In a closely contested French Ligue 1 match at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, AJ Auxerre and Nantes played to a 1-1 draw. Gaetan Perrin put the home side ahead just before halftime, but Louis Leroux equalized for Nantes in the 62nd minute. Auxerre dominated possession with 61.7%, but Nantes were only slightly behind in total shots (7 versus Auxerre's 9) and were effective defensively. Auxerre recorded more shots on target, yet Nantes' goalkeeper only had one fewer saves. The AI pre-game prediction favored an AJ Auxerre win, a prediction that ultimately proved inaccurate. Despite the draw, the AI model did not expect a balanced game beforehand.
Both teams deployed defensive formations (5-4-1 for Auxerre and 5-3-2 for Nantes), possibly contributing to the low scoreline. With 15 and 16 fouls committed respectively, the match was physical, reflected in the four yellow cards shown. Considering their recent form, this draw continues a mixed run for both teams. Auxerre have struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five before this game, while Nantes have also found wins hard to come by, drawing three of their last five before this match.
Looking ahead, AJ Auxerre face a daunting task against Paris Saint-Germain, a team in strong form, winning three of their last five including Champions League matches. Auxerre's recent head-to-head record against PSG is poor, with PSG dominating in the recent years. Nantes will host Montpellier, a game where they'll look to capitalize on home advantage to reverse their recent struggles, but their recent head-to-head results are mixed. Analyzing previous games between Auxerre and Nantes, these matches have generally been tight affairs, with the teams evenly matched and a single goal often making the difference, which was reflected in this fixture.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game