Nancy vs Auxerre prediction (1x2)

✓ Nancy came after a draw in derby of Lorrain and of course derby of the previous round, 0-0 away at leader Metz. If we count the number of goal opportunities we can state that Nancy were close to the win. They had 3 good goal opportunities, but Hadji missed two of those. In defense the y were quite OK let’s say Metz have had a single dangerous shot on goal, deviated by Nancy GK in corner (is tru Metz had also a post but weren’t no big danger at that phase). Over all a good game, played on a heavy rain who involved a lot of effort so remain to see how Nancy players recovered for this game. Some problems for them as Lenglet and Aït Bennasser are both suspended for 3 yellow cards. With a single win in first 5 games, Auxerre tried to please their fans with another one, but the game against Clermont seemed to be a difficult mission, at least prior to game. And really was quite difficult. A first half with both teams trying to score from distance shots but both goalkeepers were in good shape. Over all in this period Clermont were more dangerous and situation until Auxerre scored on a counter the single goal of the game. Courtet finalized from 3-4 m a cross came from Ca. For a bit Clermont were confused but a red card saw by Hountondji (who “down” 2 Clermont players from a single hit) permit then to came in game and to heavily dominate the final of the game. Plenty of goal opportunities, but the best man of Auxerre, keeper Boucher made miracles in the goal. Also a bit of luck in 92 mins when a header of Dugimont hit the post (before this corner kick, Clermont’s players requested a penalty kick). Anyway, a draw should have been equitable here. For this game big problems for them as Hountondji, Diaw, Cheik Diarra are all suspended. Here I don’t see any other outcome than a home win; Due the important missing from visitors squad I think is possible to see another heavy defeat for Auxerre so I’ll pick Nancy and over 2.5 goals. gl