Ligue 1 Predictions

Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

20:00

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Lorient

Lorient

Bordeaux and Lorient go head to head at Matmut Atlantique in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. Bordeaux kicked off 2021 with a goalless draw with Metz, but it has to be noted that they failed to turn their dominance into goals. Les Girondins suffered back-to-back defeats to St. Etienne and Reims in the previous two home games in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 20:00

St Etienne

St Etienne

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

20:00

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PSG

PSG

All eyes will be on Stade Geoffroy-Guichard when St. Etienne and PSG face each other in the Ligue 1 round 18. Les Verts made a slow start to the season, but their performances from December are surely giving fans a reason for optimism. St. Etienne are undefeated in the previous six league fixtures, but they face an uphill task in the midweek clash against PSG. The reigning c... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 20:00

Reims

Reims

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

20:00

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Dijon

Dijon

Reims will be looking to kick off 2021 in style when they host Dijon at their Stade Auguste-Delaune on Matchday 18. Les Rouges et Blancs aim to build on a thrilling 3-1 win over Bordeaux, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Wednesday’s football game. A man to watch in the home team will be Senegal international Boulaye Dia, who scored his tenth goal o... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 20:00

Marseille

Marseille

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

20:00

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Montpellier

Montpellier

Olympique Marseille and Montpellier face each other at Stade Velodrome in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. OM aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Angers, with the team eyeing their fourth home win of the season. Andre Villas-Boas’ troops are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Montpellier, but this will be anyt... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 20:00

Lyon

Lyon

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

20:00

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Lens

Lens

Olympique Lyon will be aiming to retain top position in the Ligue 1 table when they host Lens at their Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Matchday 18. Les Gones have been scoring goals for fun of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the first game of the year. Lyon wings Ekambi and Kadawere, who looked sharp in front of goal in the 3-0 win over Nant... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 20:00

Lille

Lille

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

20:00

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Angers

Angers

Lille and Angers face each other at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in what is expected to be a very exciting game. Les Dogues aim to overtake Olympique Lyon in top position in the standings. Lille are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team eyeing their seventh win at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Defender Zeki Celik, who suffered an injury in a 3-2 win at Montpellier, is unlike... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 20:00

Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

18:00

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Nimes

Nimes

Strasbourg will be looking to make amends for a massive 4-0 loss to PSG when they host Nimes at their Stade de la Meinau on Matchday 18. Unlike previous seasons, Le Racing have been struggling at home ground in the 2020/21 Ligue 1 campaign, with the team recording no more than one victory on home soil to date. Strasbourg are desperate to put an end to their six-game winless ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 18:00

Nantes

Nantes

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

18:00

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Rennes

Rennes

Wednesday’s football game at Stade de la Beaujoire pits together Nantes and Rennes. Les Canaris aim to put an end to their eight-game winless run in the Ligue 1, but beating les Rouges et Noirs is easier said than done. Fabio returns to contention for the hosts after serving his one-match ban in a 3-0 loss to Lyon. Rennes, on the other hand, were impressive in the French e... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 18:00

Metz

Metz

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

18:00

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux

After suffering a 1-0 loss to Rennes before the break, Metz will be looking to kick off the year in great manner when they take on Bordeaux at Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien on Wednesday evening. Les Grenats have been performing above expectations in the first half of the season, and, as a result, they occupy 10th position in the standings ahead of the visit of Bordeaux. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 18:00

Lorient

Lorient

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

18:00

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Monaco

Monaco

Stade du Moustoir will host Wednesday’s football game between Lorient and Monaco. Les Merlus aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team eyeing their third home win of the season. Lorient have been struggling at home ground in the first half of the season, with the team suffering four defeats in the previous five home fixtures, and it is no surprise th... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 18:00

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Ligue 1 Predictions

Weekly Ligue 1 Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Ligue 1 tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result. These expert football tips are based on form analysis, head-to-head records, and statistical patterns from France’s top division, covering everything from Le Classique to relegation battles.

Ligue 1 Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
BrestBrestStrasbourgStrasbourg13/05/2026, 18:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LensLensPSGPSG13/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BrestBrestAngersAngers17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LilleLilleAuxerreAuxerre17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LorientLorientLe HavreLe Havre17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LyonLyonLensLens17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MarseilleMarseilleRennesRennes17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NantesNantesToulouseToulouse17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NiceNiceMetzMetz17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Paris FCParis FCPSGPSG17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StrasbourgStrasbourgMonacoMonaco17/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win

Ligue 1 Betting Stats and Data

To guide our Ligue 1 tips and betting advice, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical data from France’s top division. These records cover outcomes such as home wins, draws, away wins, goals, and BTTS percentages, and they form the basis for our weekly previews across the most popular Ligue 1 betting markets.

Ligue 1 Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.6
Away Teams 1.22
Total (Combined) 2.82
31.9 min/Goal (832 Goals in 295 matches)
56% Clean Sheets (167 times out of 295 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (150 times out of 295 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 47%
Draw 24%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 72%
Over 2.5 53%
Over 3.5 33%
Over 4.5 17%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 28%
Under 2.5 47%
Under 3.5 67%
Under 4.5 83%
Ligue 1 Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 24.65
Shots / Match (Home) 13.57
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 24.21
Fouls / Match (Home) 12.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.07
Offsides Per Match 3.47
Players Participated 660

Ligue 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 PSG 32 23 4 5 71 27 +44 73 LWWDW
2 Lens 32 21 4 7 62 33 +29 67 LWDDW
3 Lille 33 18 7 8 52 35 +17 61 WDWDW
4 Olympique Lyonnais 33 18 6 9 53 36 +17 60 WWWWL
5 Rennes 33 17 8 8 58 47 +11 59 WWWLW
6 Olympique Marseille 33 17 5 11 60 44 +16 56 WLDLW
7 Monaco 33 16 6 11 56 49 +7 54 LDDWL
8 Strasbourg 32 13 8 11 51 42 +9 47 WLWLD
9 Lorient 33 11 12 10 48 49 -1 45 LWLDW
10 Toulouse 33 12 8 13 47 46 +1 44 LLDWW
11 Paris 33 10 11 12 45 49 -4 41 WWLWL
12 Brest 32 10 8 14 41 52 -11 38 LDDLL
13 Angers SCO 33 9 8 16 28 47 -19 35 LDLLD
14 Le Havre 33 6 14 13 30 44 -14 32 DDDDL
15 Auxerre 33 7 10 16 32 44 -12 31 DDLWW
16 Nice 33 7 10 16 37 60 -23 31 DDDDL
17 Nantes 33 5 8 20 29 52 -23 23 DLLWL
18 Metz 33 3 7 23 32 76 -44 16 LLDLL

Ligue 1 Results

Date Match
08/05/2026, 18:45 Lens 1 - 0 Nantes
10/05/2026, 19:00 Metz 0 - 4 Lorient
10/05/2026, 19:00 Auxerre 2 - 1 Nice
10/05/2026, 19:00 Le Havre 0 - 1 Olympique Marseille
10/05/2026, 19:00 Angers SCO 1 - 1 Strasbourg
10/05/2026, 19:00 Monaco 0 - 1 Lille
10/05/2026, 19:00 PSG 1 - 0 Brest
10/05/2026, 19:00 Rennes 2 - 1 Paris
10/05/2026, 19:00 Toulouse 2 - 1 Olympique Lyonnais

Ligue 1 Fixtures

Date Match
17/05/2026, 19:00 Lorient - Le Havre
17/05/2026, 19:00 Olympique Lyonnais - Lens
17/05/2026, 19:00 Nice - Metz
17/05/2026, 19:00 Olympique Marseille - Rennes
17/05/2026, 19:00 Strasbourg - Monaco
17/05/2026, 19:00 Lille - Auxerre
17/05/2026, 19:00 Paris - PSG
17/05/2026, 19:00 Brest - Angers SCO
17/05/2026, 19:00 Nantes - Toulouse

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