Angers
Lille
Angers will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Lille in their Ligue 1 opener, with the hosts hoping to make a strong start in their battle for survival. Angers enjoyed an encouraging preseason, winning four of their last five matches, while the club chiefs opted against making too many changes to the squad. Their recent home form has also been solid, with Angers wi ... Read More...
This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 14:00
Troyes
Paris FC
Ligue 1 newcomers Troyes will welcome Paris FC to kick off their new campaign, with both sides eager to start the season in style. Troyes continue life without talented left winger Mathys Detourbet, who joined Manchester City for a reported €25 million. The hosts played out a 1-1 draw with Panetolikos in their final warm-up game, but their overall form is encouraging. Troy ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45
Toulouse
Lyon
A fresh Ligue 1 campaign gets underway at Stadium de Toulouse as Toulouse and Lyon go head to head, with both sides having plenty to prove. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 1-1 draw. Toulouse will be looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Elche and HSV in their final warm-up games. Les Pitchouns have strengthened their squad with permanen ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45
Nice
Lorient
Nice and Lorient face each other at the Allianz Riviera in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season, with both sides looking to start the campaign on a positive note. Nice have struggled in front of goal during preseason and failed to win their previous three matches. The hosts have also undergone significant changes, with Vanhoutte, Boga, Balde, and Louchet leaving the club. ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45
Le Mans
Brest
Le Mans will be aiming to make a strong impression on their return to Ligue 1 when they welcome Brest in the opening round. The hosts head into the new campaign in excellent form, winning seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions and averaging 2.10 goals per game. They have also been busy strengthening the squad, with Yasser Larouci, Djibril Sidibe, and Bilal Brahim ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45
Lens
Auxerre
Buoyed by their stunning French Super Cup triumph, Lens will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome Auxerre in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season. Les Sang et Or defeated PSG 1-0 to lift the trophy and head into the campaign full of confidence, while they will also represent France in the Champions League. Lens have won seven of their last 1 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 16:15
Marseille
Strasbourg
Marseille will be looking to start their Ligue 1 campaign with a victory when they welcome Strasbourg to the Stade Velodrome. OM suffered a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their last warm-up game, but they registered an impressive 2.03 xG per game across their last 10 fixtures. However, they will need to adapt to life without key forward Mason Greenwood, while centre-back Fac ... Read More...
This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 19:45
Nice
St Etienne
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Allianz Riviera when Nice and Saint-Etienne face each other in the second leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs final. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Saturday's encounter, we predict a 1-1 draw. The first leg produced a disappointing goalless draw, and another tight encounter could be on the cards given Nice’s poo ... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 May 2026 at 19:45
St Etienne
Nice
All eyes will be on Stade Geoffroy-Guichard when St. Etienne and Nice square off in the first leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs final. As both teams are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Tuesday's game, we predict a 1-1 draw. Les Verts booked their place in the final by eliminating Rodez on penalties, but the victory came at a heavy cost. First-choice goalkeeper Ga ... Read More...
This match will be played on 26 May 2026 at 19:45
Strasbourg
Monaco
Monaco will look to clinch their spot in European competitions when they face Strasbourg on the last day of the season. As Monaco want this win more than Strasbourg, we predict a 2-1 away triumph. Le Racing's recent form has been underwhelming, averaging just 1.00 point per game across the last ten matches, with only three wins in that span. Strasbourg have lost four of thei ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 May 2026 at 20:00
