Auxerre

Auxerre enter this Ligue 1 campaign looking to reestablish themselves in French football's top flight, a competition they have long been associated with as one of the league's more historically resilient clubs. Under manager Christophe Pelissier, the side is working to find its footing early in the season, though the underlying footballing identity and specific tactical approach are not yet reflected in the limited data available so far.

The early numbers paint a difficult picture for Auxerre's current campaign. Through two matches, the club has lost both fixtures, conceding eight goals while scoring three, a goal difference of minus five that points to significant defensive vulnerabilities out of the gate. The form guide reads "LL," underlining a winless start across both home and away matches, having lost their sole home fixture and their sole away fixture to date. With zero clean sheets and eight goals conceded already, defensive solidity looks to be the area most in need of correction as the season progresses.

On the attacking side, three goals scored in two matches suggests Auxerre have not been entirely toothless going forward, even amid the defeats, and the club has managed to find the net in each of its matches rather than being shut out. That offensive contribution offers a partial silver lining to an otherwise difficult start. As the campaign continues, the challenge for Pelissier and his squad will be to tighten up defensively while continuing to convert the attacking opportunities they are creating, with the early record serving as a clear marker for how much improvement is needed to move away from the bottom of the form table.