PSG vs Auxerre Betting Tips & Match Preview – Ligue 1 Final Day
Introduction
It’s a celebratory curtain call at the Parc des Princes as Ligue 1 champions PSG host Auxerre on Saturday, 17 May, for the final day of France’s top-flight campaign. Already crowned, the Parisians are expected to field a youthful lineup with eyes on upcoming key fixtures in both the Coupe de France and Champions League finals. For Auxerre, who will finish in midtable regardless of result, this is more about pride than points. However, the visitors haven’t won away at PSG since 2010 and come into this with mixed form.
Read on for our full PSG vs Auxerre match preview and expert betting tips tailored to help you make smarter bets on Ligue 1’s final day.
Team News & Key Insights
- PSG have won three of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 4-1 Ligue 1 victory at Montpellier last weekend.
- Goncalo Ramos bagged a hattrick in PSG’s last league outing, showcasing sharp form ahead of this tie.
- Luis Enrique could once again give opportunities to the club’s younger and fringe players in preparation for their cup final appearances.
- Auxerre are missing three players – Kevin Danois, Nathan Buayi-Kiala, and Lasso Coulibaly.
- The visitors have won just once in their last five Ligue 1 fixtures.
- Head-to-head history clearly favours PSG, who haven’t lost to Auxerre in over a decade. However, the last meeting ended in a goalless 0-0 draw in December.
- 75% of PSG’s home games this season have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
- 12 of 16 PSG home matches in Ligue 1 have delivered goals at both ends.
- Auxerre have scored in seven of their last eight away games in the league.
Betting Odds & Predictions
The bookmakers are backing a dominant PSG display on Saturday, pricing the home win at 1.20 (83.3% implied probability). With their Ligue 1 title already sealed, PSG will still want to entertain fans before lifting the trophy, and the odds reflect that confidence. Auxerre, heavy underdogs at 13.00 (7.7%), have little to play for and haven’t tasted victory at the Parc des Princes since 2010.
Given their potent home form and the possibility of another strong offensive performance, a 3-1 win for PSG looks a strong prediction. The last away match for Auxerre ended in a 3-1 loss to Lille, and a similar result could be on the cards in Paris. The over/under and both teams to score markets also look attractive given recent goalscoring trends.
Expert Betting Tips
- PSG to win & Over 2.5 goals – 1.53 – PSG’s attacking flair and high goal average at home suggest a goal-filled win.
- Both teams to score – 1.90 – With Auxerre scoring in 7 of their last 8 away matches, this bet carries value.
- Correct score: PSG 3-1 – 9.50 – A result that matches PSG’s last scoreline and Auxerre’s most recent away defeat.
- Goncalo Ramos to score anytime – 2.10 – Ramos scored a hattrick last time out and is in red-hot form.
- Auxerre to score exactly 1 goal – 2.30 – The visitors have consistently found the net on the road but rarely more than once.
Final Prediction & Verdict
PSG will approach this final Ligue 1 outing with celebration in mind, but the desire to give their fans a memorable performance is unlikely to wane. With the Coupe de France and UEFA Champions League finals on the horizon, rotation is expected, particularly giving more minutes to the younger squad members who impressed in recent games. That said, even a rotated PSG outfit, playing in front of a lively home crowd, should prove too strong for Auxerre.
Auxerre’s recent away performances, including a heavy defeat at Lille, point to vulnerabilities that PSG are more than capable of exploiting. While the visitors have shown enough attacking intent to nick a goal, their defensive record and poor history against PSG suggest they will struggle to contain the champions. A 3-1 final scoreline feels like a logical outcome based on both sides’ current trajectories and the betting spotlight. With entertainment all but guaranteed in Paris, back PSG to finish their title-winning season with style.
