TIPS - RC Strasbourg Alsace VS AJ Auxerre

[(RC Strasbourg Alsace) Strength]:
1. RC Strasbourg Alsace have performed well at home in the new league season, winning three and losing one of their 4 home league matches.
2. This season, RC Strasbourg Alsace have scored a total of 8 goals in home league matches, with 7 of them coming in the second half, showing a tendency to ramp up their offense after halftime at home.
3. RC Strasbourg Alsace have suffered only 4 losses in their last 20 home league matches, demonstrating strong resilience when playing at home.
4. RC Strasbourg Alsace have won all of their last 4 home matches against AJ Auxerre, demonstrating a clear home advantage.

[(RC Strasbourg Alsace) Neutral]:
1. RC Strasbourg Alsace have seen at least 3 goals scored in each of their last 5 league matches, indicating an open style of play.

[(RC Strasbourg Alsace) Weakness]:
1. RC Strasbourg Alsace's recent form has declined. With commitments in both the UEFA Conference League and Ligue 1, they have failed to win in their last three consecutive matches.
2. In their last two league matches, RC Strasbourg Alsace conceded goals in the second half, indicating a drop in defensive focus after halftime.

[(AJ Auxerre) Weakness]:
1. AJ Auxerre have failed to win in their last 4 consecutive league matches and currently sit second from the bottom in the league standings.
2. AJ Auxerre's offense has been weak, scoring only 7 goals in nine league matches, ranking them third from the bottom in goals scored.
3. In their 4 away league matches this season, AJ Auxerre have got only 1 draw and 3 losses, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.
4. In their last 20 away league matches, goals were scored in the first half in 19 of them, indicating that their away matches are rarely dull.
5. AJ Auxerre have conceded goals in the second half in each of their last 4 league matches, showing a decline in defensive focus after halftime.
6. In their last four visits to RC Strasbourg Alsace, AJ Auxerre have conceded at least two goals per game, highlighting their defensive struggles on the road.
7. In the last 14 Ligue 1 encounters between the two teams, 10 matches produced a winner, with the away team winning only three times.

[Tips]:
RC Strasbourg Alsace have UEFA Conference League commitments, which puts them at a disadvantage in terms of physical preparation compared to their opponent AJ Auxerre.

RC Strasbourg Alsace are clearly affected by playing in both competitions as their recent performance has been poor.

However, AJ Auxerre have also struggled this season, currently sitting third from the bottom in the league and ranking among the lowest in terms of goals scored.

Historically, RC Strasbourg Alsace have a clear advantage when playing at home against AJ Auxerre.

Thus, we expect RC Strasbourg Alsace to claim a victory at home.

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