Montpellier will host Auxerre at the Stade de la Mosson on Sunday afternoon in the third game week of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 campaign.The home side opened their league campaign with a 3-2 win over Troyes which saw team captain Teji Savanier score the winner. They were, however, beaten 5-2 by French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain in their second game.Montpellier have picked up three points from two games this season and sit ninth in the Ligue 1 table. They will now be looking to bounce back from their latest defeat and return to winning ways when they play on Sunday.Auxerre have not had a fairytale return to the top-flight either. They were beaten 4-1 by Lille on the opening day and then squandered a two-goal lead against Angers in their second game to play out a 2-2 draw. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe away team sit 18th in the league table with just one point from an obtainable six. They will be aiming to shake off their latest result this weekend to kickstart their season.Montpellier vs Auxerre Head-to-HeadSunday's game will mark the 19th meeting between Montpellier and Auxerre. Both sides have won six games apiece while their other six meetings have ended in draws.The two sides last faced off in a league clash back in the 2011-12 campaign, with the hosts winning 2-1.Montpellier Form Guide (All Competitions): L-W-L-L-LAuxerre Form Guide (All Competitions): D-L-W-W-LMontpellier vs Auxerre Team NewsMontpellierStephy Mavididi is injured and will not play this weekend, while Sacha Delaye and Pedro Mendes are both doubts.Injured: Stephy MavididiDoubtful: Sacha Delaye, Pedro MendesSuspended: NoneAuxerreThe visitors are set to be without the services of Theo Pellenard and Lassine Sinayoko this weekend as the duo are both injured. Brayann Pereira and summer signings Gideon Mensah and M'Baye Niang are all doubts for this one as they work their way to full fitness.Injured: Theo Pellenard, Lassine SinayokoDoubtful: Brayann Pereira, Gideon Mensah, M'Baye NiangSuspended: NoneMontpellier vs Auxerre Predicted XIMontpellier Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jonas Omlin; Enzo Tchato, Falaye Sacko, Mamadou Sakho, Theo Sainte-Luce; Joris Chotard, Jordan Ferri; Sepe Elye Wahi, Teji Savanier, Faitout Maouassa; Wahbi Khrazi View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAuxerre Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Benoit Costil; Paul Joly, Jubal, Julian Jeanvier, Quentin Bernard; Birama Toure; Gauthier Hein, Youssouf M'Changama, Hamza Sakhi, Mathias Autret; Gaetan CharbonnierMontpellier vs Auxerre PredictionMontpellier have lost all but one of their last eight games across all competitions. They have won just four Ligue 1 games in 2022 and will be desperate for an upturn in form.Auxerre are on a run of back-to-back winless outings but have lost just one of their last four games across all competitions. The gulf in class and quality between the two sides could, however, see the home team win here.Prediction: Montpellier 2-1 Auxerre