Saint Etienne vs. AJ Auxerre

A French League 1 Relegation Playoff matchup as Saint Etienne hopes to stay in the league while visiting AJ Auxerre hopes to move up from League 2. Saint Etienne has tied its last two games, 1-1 against Nantes and 1-1 to this AJ Auxerre squad. Saint Etienne scored 42 goals in 38 regular-season contests. AJ Auxerre has leaned on its defense all year (39 goals allowed in 38 matches) surrendering 7 goals in its last 10 road games going 7-0-3. In 25 all-time meetings, 12 have ended in ties, including the last encounter. With so much on the line, another deadlock is likely. Take Saint Etienne/AJ Auxerre to DRAW.