Ligue 1 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 19: 24/01 - 26/01
Can Marseille bounce back to winning ways against OGC Nice this weekend after last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Strasbourg? De Zerbi’s pursuit of the Ligue 1 title hit a snag last weekend, but they can still get back into the chase against Nice.
PSG can widen the gap at the top of the Ligue 1 standings when they host Reims in Paris, while Monaco have a chance to force their way into the top three when they host Rennes on Saturday afternoon.
This week’s Ligue 1 2024/25 gameweek 19 predictions were based on current form, data and expert knowledge
Ligue 1 2024/25 Gameweek 19 Predictions and Betting Tips: 24/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
Auxerre to avoid a defeat: Auxerre vs Saint-Etienne
- Date: 24/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Saint-Étienne are in poor form and rarely put in a good shift as visitors, which suggests Auxerre may avoid a defeat in the upcoming game.
Auxerre have recorded some impressive wins this term and will likely avoid a defeat to St-Etienne, who are fighting against relegation. The visitors rarely put in a good show away from home, and their current form suggests that they are unlikely to stage a win in the upcoming game.
Auxerre vs St-Etienne prediction: Home team to win or draw
Monaco to bounce back to winning ways: Monaco vs Rennes
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Monaco may have struggled in recent games, but Rennes have done worse, and they are unlikely to pose a threat.
Rennes lost four of their last five Ligue 1 matches and 11 in their last 18 league games. They struggle on the road, and with Monaco pushing for a top-three finish this term, they are increasingly likely to extend their rancid form.
Monaco vs Rennes prediction: Home team to win
Strasbourg and Lille to exchange goals: Strasbourg vs Lille
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Lille may have a decent backline, but Strasbourg can still find the back of the net.
Lille scored 28 goals and conceded 17 goals in 18 league matches, while Strasbourg scored 31 goals and conceded 30 goals in 18 league matches. The hosts are capable of scoring against any defense, having scored against Marseille as visitors. Lille will struggle to shut down their backline for the entirety of the game.
Strasbourg vs Lille prediction: Both teams to score - yes
PSG to maintain their winning momentum: PSG vs Reims
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:05
- Reims are in poor form, and they are unlikely to change that against PSG in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain are at the top of the Ligue standings, and they have a chance to extend their lead when they host struggling Reims. The visitors are winless in their last five matches, and we expect this run to continue.
PSG vs Reims prediction: Home team to win
Le Havre and Brest to delight fans with goals: Le Havre vs Brest
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Matches involving either team are fond of producing at least three goals before the last whistle, and we think the upcoming game will end similarly.
Le Havre averaged 2.83 goals per game in 18 Ligue 1 matches, while Brest averaged 3.277 goals per game in 18 league games. We can anticipate at least three goals from the upcoming match, as the hosts’ defense is somewhat poor, having conceded 37 goals.
Le Havre vs Brest prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Lyon and Nantes to exchange goals: Nantes vs Lyon
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Nantes may have endured mixed reactions, but they somewhat find it easy to find the back of the net.
Nantes averaged 1.16 goals scored per match in 18 league matches, which reveals that they scored at least one goal per game. Lyon scored 29 goals and conceded 22 goals in 18 league matches. Lyon also conceded more goals than matches played, so we can anticipate a goal or two from the hosts, with the guests likely to find the back of the net at ease.
Lyon vs Nantes prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Lens and Angers to display boring football: Lens vs Angers
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Both teams struggle to score more than one goal per game, and we expect the upcoming game to lack goals.
Lens scored 22 goals in 18 league matches, while Angers scored 21. Both teams find it complex to score at least one goal per league game. Lens rarely concedes more than one goal at home, and we don’t expect them to score more than two goals against an Angers side that has pulled off some shock results.
Lens vs Angers prediction: Under 3.5 goals
Toulouse to bounce back to winning ways: Toulouse vs Montpellier
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Montpellier may have won their last game, but they struggle on the road and we expect their struggles to continue in Toulouse.
Toulouse won two of their last five matches and are among the teams fighting for qualification for European football next term. They have one of the best defenses in the country, and with Montpellier’s poor attack, we can safely back the hosts to outscore them before the last whistle.
Toulouse vs Montpellier prediction: Home team to win
OGC Nice and Marseille to exchange goals: OGC Nice vs Marseille
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Nice have scored and conceded goals in most of their games this term, and we doubt if they can keep a clean sheet against a good goalscoring side like Marseille.
Marseille have the second-best attack behind PSG this term, having scored 40 goals in 18 games, but Nice have done well in the attacking half, having scored 36 goals. Both teams are not fans of clean sheets, as they have conceded more goals than matches played. We can anticipate at least one goal from each side.
