PSG will look to bounce back from their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season when they host Auxerre at Parc des Princes. The setback came in the 5th minute of Le Classique when a Marquinhos own goal handed Marseille a surprise victory.

This season’s first edition of Le Classique was unusual. PSG requested to reschedule the match due to the Ballon d’Or ceremony but were denied, forcing them to play without key stars such as Ousmane Dembele. Manager Luis Enrique deployed a back five—a rare formation for the team—which ultimately led to the early own goal. Expect PSG to return to their usual attacking setup and dominate Auxerre at home.

Auxerre, meanwhile, have experienced a mixed start to the season with two wins and three losses. While their performance has been slightly better than anticipated, it shows that top-flight sides can still take advantage of them at home. On a positive note, Auxerre have found the net in four of their five league matches, though scoring more than one goal remains a challenge.