Auxerre vs PSG : Preview, prediction & how to watch

PSG is gearing up for another Ligue 1 fixture when they visit Auxerre on Friday night. Les Parisiens are fresh from a 2-1 defeat in Portugal against Sporting Lisbon. This is a disappointing result as they have not automatically qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League. They are currently sixth in the standings level on points (13) with seven teams (Newcastle, Chelsea, Barcelona, Sporting, Man City, Atletico Madrid, and Atlanta). This has made next week's game at the Parc des Princes against Newcastle even more important. If they don't get three points, then they risk dropping out of the automatic playoff position, which will result in having to play two extra games.

Their opponents on Friday, Auxerre, are struggling near the bottom of the table.
They are currently 17th in the table level on points with the league's basement side, Metz. Despite this, they should not take their opponents for granted as they are playing catch-up to league leaders Lens. This game is a perfect opportunity to leapfrog Lens as they have a tough match away to Marseille on the weekend.

Auxerre vs PSG: Preview, prediction & lineups

When is the kick-off? Friday, 22nd January, 2026.

Where is it played? Abbé-Deschamps Stadium.

What time is kick-off? 7:00 pm (UK) and 2:00 pm (USA).

Referee: Mathieu Vernice.

How to watch Auxerre vs PSG on TV? Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1+ (UK), BeIN Sports (USA).

PSG team news:

Luis Enrique does not have a fully fit squad for the game tomorrow. Joao Neves (muscle injury), Fabian Ruiz (left leg), Lee Kang-in (thigh), Quentin Ndjantou and Matvey Safonov (hand) are out of action for Friday's league game, while Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes should be rested tomorrow.

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Warren Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Doué, Vitinha, Mayulu; Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Auxerre team news:

Auxerre can call upon a near fully fit squad as only two players, Francisco Sierralta (unspecified) and Nathan Buayi-Kiala (ACL), are injured. This is brilliant news as it would have been a tall order to defeat PSG without a near full-strength team.

Auxerre possible starting lineup:

Leon; Sy, Akpa, Diomande, Senaya, Mensah; El Azzouzi, Ahamada; Faivre; Namoso, Sinayoko.

Prediction: Auxerre 0-3 PSG

Luis Enrique's side knows they have a brilliant opportunity to leapfrog Lens with a win, as they have to travel to the Stade de Velodrome to play Marseille. The French champions will want to get back on track after the defeat in Portugal to Sporting. When you take these things into account, it is difficult to look past a PSG victory against a side struggling near the bottom.