Nice vs Auxerre

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In Saturday's Coupe de France Round of 64 clash at Allianz Riviera, OG Nice will face Auxerre. The Ligue 1 team is eager to avoid an early exit against the impressive Ligue 2 opponents.

Francesco Farioli's squad kicks off their French Cup campaign against Auxerre, aiming for a spot in the round of 32. This round marks the entry of Ligue 1 teams, and the manager hopes to steer clear of an upset, given their lack of cup success since 1996-97.

Despite their tendency to score fewer goals under Farioli, Nice has maintained an undefeated record at Allianz Riviera this season, securing five consecutive wins and conceding just one goal in their last eight home matches. How this form translates into cup matches remains uncertain, but their playing style should suit knockout football.

Following last season's exit at this stage to Le Puy, Nice is better prepared to handle Auxerre's challenge this Saturday. However, they must remain cautious of Auxerre, who boast a five-game winning streak across competitions, including a 4-1 victory over Sainz-Meziery in the eighth round.

Auxerre, vying for promotion in Ligue 2, hasn't tasted success in this competition since 2006, although they reached the 2015 final but suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Heading into this encounter, Christophe Pelissier's team holds the second automatic promotion spot in Ligue 2, maintaining an unbeaten run since early November.

While their primary goal is Ligue 1 promotion, a cup run alongside ascending to the top tier would delight their supporters. Nonetheless, they must overcome title-contending Nice to progress. Pelissier's squad stands as the highest-scoring team in Ligue 2, hoping their ability to find the net works in their favor against Nice's strong defense.