Ligue 1 Predictions

Rennes

Rennes

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2025

19:45

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Marseille

Marseille

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Roazhon Park when Rennes and Olympique Marseille face each other in the opening match of the new Ligue 1 campaign. Les Rouge et Noirs played out a 2-2 draw with Genoa in their last warm-up game and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach against OM. The likes of Quentin Merlin, Lilian Brassier, Valentin Rongier, and Prze... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2025 at 19:45

Lens

Lens

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

16:00

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Lyon

Lyon

All eyes will be on Stade Bollaert-Delelis when Lens and Olympique Lyon square off against each other in the Ligue 1 opener. Les Sang et Or were producing fine displays in preseason, with the team beating the likes of Metz, Wolves, and Leipzig in friendly games, while losing to AS Roma. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Florian Thauvin, who retu... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 16:00

Monaco

Monaco

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

18:00

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Le Havre

Le Havre

Monaco will look to make a flying start to their Ligue 1 campaign when they host Le Havre to their Stade Louis II on Saturday evening. Les Rouges et Blancs are seen as hot favourites to win their season opener and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Le Club Doyen. As for the hosts, the spotlight will be on summer arrival Ansu Fati, brought in on loan from Barcelona. Fe... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 18:00

Nice

Nice

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

20:05

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Toulouse

Toulouse

Nice will look to recover from the Champions League defeat to Benfica when they kickstart their Ligue 1 campaign with a home game against Toulouse. Les Aiglons are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. With Morgan Sanson limping off with injury in the Champions League clash with Benfica, Tom Louchet is widely e... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 20:05

Brest

Brest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

14:00

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Lille

Lille

Sunday’s football game at Stade Francis-Le Ble pits together Brest and Lille, the two teams that are eyeing a spot in European competitions. Brest were producing fine performances in preseason and, as a result, they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the season opener. Centre-back Lilian Brassier is no longer part of the team after joining Rennes for a fee of €12.... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 14:00

Angers

Angers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

16:15

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Paris FC

Paris FC

Angers play host to newcomers Paris FC at their Stade Raymond-Kopa in the opening match of their Ligue 1 campaign. Les Scoistes want to get off to a flying start, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. As defender Sinaly Diomande misses the season opener through suspension, home win should not be considered. Paris FC, on the other han... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15

Auxerre

Auxerre

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

16:15

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Lorient

Lorient

Auxerre take on Lorient at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in the opening match of their Ligue 1 campaign. Auxerre were performing above expectations last season and, as a result, they managed to secure the top flight survival without any difficulties. Christophe Pelissier’s troops are on the same quest in the new season, but their displays in back-to-back preseason defeats to... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15

Metz

Metz

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

16:15

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Stade Saint-Symphorien will host Sunday’s Ligue 1 game between Metz and Strasbourg, Les Grenats have suffered a loss in each of their last five meetings with Strasbourg in the national championship. As a result, the hosts are eager to put an end to the negative trend. It has to be noted, though, that the likes of Atta, Diallo, Udol, and Cande have left the club in the summ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15

Nantes

Nantes

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

19:45

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PSG

PSG

Paris Saint-Germain begin their title defence with an away game against Nantes at Stade de la Beujoire. Les Parisiens want to continue where they left last season and a win over Nantes will see them make amends for a heart-breaking loss to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Summer signing Ilya Zabarnyi is widely expected to make his Ligue 1 debut against les Canaries,... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 19:45

Reims

Reims

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 May 2025

19:30

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Metz

Metz

A spot in the Ligue 1 will be at stake when Reims and Metz face each other at Stade Auguste-Delaune on Thursday evening. Les Rouges et Blancs failed to spoil PSG’s party in the Coupe de France final, but they are surely capable of matching Metz in the relegation playoffs final. All Gabriel Moscardo, Oumar Diakite, and Ange Tia are pushing for a start, while the likes of Da... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 May 2025 at 19:30

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Ligue 1 Predictions by FootballPredictions.com

Ligue 1 is the top level French professional football league. Ever since it was founded in 1932, it has amazed the viewers around the globe while nurturing some of the biggest talents this sport has seen. The league consists of 20 teams playing a total of 38 outings from August to May. Clubs play two matches against each of the other teams in the league – once home and a reverse game away.

Every year, the bottom two teams are relegated and replaced with teams from Ligue 2. The third worst placed team has a chance to battle against relegation in a two-legged tie with the third-placed team from League 2. It is considered to be one of the most prominent leagues in the world and is currently ranked fifth in Europe.

Waiting for European success

French clubs haven’t had much success on the international scene and as a result, the league only has two guaranteed slots for the Champions League. The third team in the competition has to battle through qualification rounds whereas the fourth has a secured spot for the UEFA Europa League. The last time a French club managed to enjoy European glory was in 1993 when Marseille defeated Milan by the score of 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final.

Ligue 1 tips, Predictions and Advice

Despite it being secondary to other European leagues results-wise, French Ligue 1 still represents one of the most profitable competitions to bet on. Since the season is so long, and the team’s forms are ever-changing, it can provide amazing options for bettors as it has higher odds and better margins.

One big talent factory

Ligue 1 is known for producing great talent. Unfortunately for French football, they tend to not stick around for too long and Ligue 1 has long been recognised as a productive farming ground for youngsters that go on to become some of the most prominent footballers in the world.

The best players are often sold to clubs from the bigger leagues, and today the only exception of that practice appears to be PSG. The Paris based club, backed by Qatar owners, has arguably made the league less interesting to watch as the trophy holder seems to be decided before the first game is even played. However, there is still betting value to be found in betting on Ligue 1.

Home teams in advantage

Betting on the favourites to win in front of the home fans with a few goals margin has shown to be a lucrative opportunity. Ligue 1 football tips have given great results in recent years, despite it being undeservedly looked at the inferior competition to the most prominent European leagues.

Out Team of Ligue 1 Experts

Our Ligue 1 predictions are created by an experience group of football writers, columnists, and betting tipsters. They combine knowledge gathered throughout the years with fresh and reliable information from our local French insiders in order to deliver the optimal football predictions. In a league like this, knowing all the ins and outs about the teams, their forms, and condition of key players can be a huge factor the draws the line between a decent and prolific punter.

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