Ligue 1 Predictions

All eyes will be on Stade Pierre-Mauroy when Lille and PSG lock horns in a highly-anticipated Ligue 1 derby. Lille made a winning start to their Ligue 1 campaign, beating Angers 2-0, although the performance came with a warning sign as Angers managed 20 attempts and 1.99 xG. Olivier Giroud will continue leading the line after opening his account last weekend, while Benjamin And ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2026 at 19:45

Rennes head into the opener on a three-game losing run in preseason and have looked vulnerable defensively. Les Rouges et Noirs conceded 2.30 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while their away record is particularly worrying, with Rennes losing all four of their latest away games. Eliezer Mayenda, signed for €22 million, is the most notable addition, but key centre-b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 19:45

Stade Oceane will be the centre of attention when Le Havre and Monaco face each other in their Ligue 1 opener, with the hosts hoping to produce a major upset. Le Havre defeated Le Mans 1-0 in their final warm-up game and will be eager to carry that momentum into the new campaign. Summer signing Josh Maja is expected to make his Ligue 1 debut, but the hosts have struggled for co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 16:15

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 winni ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 14:00

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. Troyes ha ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

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 permanent d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

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. Ax ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

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 Brahimi j ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

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 10 m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 16:15

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 Facund ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 19:45