PARIS (Interstat) — A surging Paris Saint-Germain aims to extend its winning run against a struggling AJ Auxerre in a Ligue 1 clash Friday at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps.

The match, scheduled for Jan. 23, 2026, pits the league powerhouse against a side mired in inconsistent form. PSG enters on the back of a commanding 3-0 victory over Lille last Friday, its third consecutive league win. The Parisians have taken 10 points from their last four domestic matches, showcasing the attacking form that has them near the top of the table.

In contrast, Auxerre is reeling from a 1-0 road loss to Racing Club de Lens last Saturday. Their recent form is a mixed bag, with a cup win over lower-tier Moulins Yzeure Foot on Jan. 10 sandwiched between league defeats to Brest and Lens. A notable result was a 1-0 victory over Lyon in late November, proving the team can rise to the occasion at home.

Historical context and current trajectories heavily favor the visitors. PSG’s attack, which has averaged over two goals per game in its last five outings, will test an Auxerre defense that has kept just one clean sheet in its previous five matches across all competitions.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 2-1 victory for PSG, a scoreline that reflects both PSG’s offensive strength and Auxerre’s potential for a resilient, if ultimately futile, home stand.

Following this fixture, PSG’s focus remains on the league title chase, with a pivotal Le Classique against Marseille looming on Feb. 8. Auxerre, meanwhile, faces a quick turnaround with a French Cup match against Macon 71 FC just one day later, on Jan. 24, highlighting a congested schedule.

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. local time in Auxerre.