Ligue 1 Predictions

FC Metz – Paris FC: a clash of the desperate at Saint-Symphorien Metz host the capital club in league action. Relegation is breathing down the neck of the home side in the table. The visitors are cruising in mid-table, safe enough for now. Kick-off will set off a last-ditch rescue mission. Metz are running out…

RC Strasbourg – Stade Rennais : race for Europe at the Meinau The French league serves up a big one this Sunday. Strasbourg host Stade Rennais in a clash that could shape the European places. Both clubs are chasing continental qualification at the end of the season. Kick-off will open the door to a tight…

Paris Saint-Germain – Olympique Lyonnais : The final-night showdown at the Parc It’s the perfect curtain-closer to end the league weekend in style. Paris Saint-Germain host Lyon in a clash that could shape the top of the table. For PSG, the prize is simple: break clear alone at the summit. Lyon, though, are out to…

Nantes vs Brest: survival mission in the Beaujoire cauldron This Sunday, FC Nantes are playing a big chunk of their top-flight future when they host Stade Brestois. For Nantes, every minute now matters in the survival scrap, while Brest sit in mid-table and not much else. The stakes are huge for the Yellow House, who…

Monaco – Auxerre : Bounce back expected on the Rock Sunday kicks off at the Stade Louis II with a clash that carries very different stakes. Monaco host Auxerre looking for an immediate response. While the home side have their eyes on the podium, the visitors are scrapping to keep clear of the drop zone.…

Angers – Le Havre: The relegation scrap at Raymond Kopa Angers host Le Havre in a clash where the points could weigh a ton. Separated by only a few places in the table, both clubs want one thing: secure safety as quickly as possible and head into spring with a bit of breathing room. With…

LOSC – OGC Nice : Top-three chase, survival on the line Lille want to nail down their spot in the top three, while Nice are scrapping to avoid sliding into the abyss. For both sides, every ball is going to be worth its weight in gold down this final stretch of the season. Lille, an…

FC Lorient – Olympique de Marseille: the Marseille side are eyeing the stars in Brittany This Saturday, the Moustoir is set to be rocking for a game with very different stakes. Lorient host Marseille in a match that could seal the home side’s survival or throw the visitors straight back into the race for the…

RC Lens vs Toulouse FC: the title race rolls into Stade Bollaert-Delelis The French top flight is back in business on Friday night. Lens host Toulouse to kick off round 29. Lens want to cut the gap to Paris at the top. The Sang et Or sit second in the table. The tension is building…