Monaco vs Auxerre Prediction, betting tips, h2h and odds
Monaco host Auxerre at the Stade Louis II in a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday, 19 April 2026, with kick-off at 2:00 PM (WAT). One of French football’s most glamorous clubs takes on a resilient Auxerre side in a fixture that could have significant European qualification implications for Monaco.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | France Ligue 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 19 April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 2:00 PM WAT |
| Venue | Stade Louis II, Monaco |
Head to Head Record
| Stat | Monaco | Auxerre |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time H2H Wins | 19 | 14 |
| Draws | 10 | |
| Goals Scored (H2H) | 71 | 57 |
| Last 5 H2H | Monaco 3W 1D 1L | |
| Stade Louis II Record | Monaco strong at home | |
| Goals Per H2H Game | 3.0 average | |
Match Preview
Monaco have been one of Ligue 1’s most entertaining sides this season, playing expansive attacking football with a squad packed with pace and technical quality. The Stade Louis II, perched famously above the Mediterranean, may be compact in size but Monaco’s performances have been anything but — they have produced some of the highest-scoring games in the French top flight this campaign. With European qualification firmly in their sights, Monaco need maximum points from every home fixture.
Auxerre are a club with enormous history in French football, including a historic UEFA Cup triumph in the 1990s, and have returned to Ligue 1 after years away. They are competitive, well-organised, and have shown the ability to frustrate bigger clubs this season. However, visiting Monaco at the Stade Louis II is one of Ligue 1’s toughest away assignments and Auxerre will need to be at their disciplined best to take points.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | W W W D W | 14 | 5 |
| Auxerre | L W D L W | 6 | 7 |
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Breel Embolo | Monaco | Swiss striker — clinical and physical in the box |
| Maghnes Akliouche | Monaco | Young French winger — one of Ligue 1’s brightest talents |
| Gauthier Hein | Auxerre | Creative midfielder — Auxerre’s best chance creator |
Our Prediction
Monaco are in excellent form at home and should win this comfortably. Auxerre will be organised but lack the quality to contain Monaco’s attack for 90 minutes. We back Monaco to win with goals in a high-scoring home victory.
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Monaco Win |
| Correct Score | 3-1 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Monaco Win & Over 2.5 Goals |
Kick-off: 2:00 PM WAT | Competition: France Ligue 1 | Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco
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