Ligue 1 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 20: 31/01 - 02/02
PSG dropped points at home last time against Reims, but they remain unbeaten in the league this term. They stand a chance to extend their impressive run when they face in-form Brest as visitors this weekend, and the bookies identify them as the favourites to win the showdown.
Marseille, who lost to OGC Nice on Sunday, will want to bounce back to winning ways this weekend. However, their next game against Lyon at home is tricky. The bookies see the hosts as the favourites, but their current form makes this encounter exciting.
This week’s Ligue 1 gameweek 20 predictions were based on current form, data analyses and expert knowledge.
Ligue 1 2024/25 gameweek 20 predictions: 31/01/2025 - 02/02/2025
Montpellier and Lens to exchange goals: Montpellier vs Lens
- Date: 31/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Montpellier performed well in their last couple of games, and their home form suggests they may have a goal or two against Lens.
Lens may have one of the best defenses in the country, but they are somewhat inconsistent lately. They lost two of their last five matches, and coupled with Montpellier’s home scoring form (they scored in their last five home games), there’s a decent chance that both teams will score, given that the hosts have one of the worst defenses in Ligue 1.
Montpellier vs Lens prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Brest and PSG to display their attacking prowess: Brest vs PSG
- Date: 01/02/2025
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Most times when two in-form teams meet, they are likely to exchange goals, and we think they can in the upcoming game.
Brest won four of their last five matches and are pushing for a place in the top six at least, while PSG haven’t lost a game yet in the league. The Parisians failed to silence Reims from scoring at Parc des Princes, so what chances do they have against Brest away from home?
Brest vs PSG prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Monaco to maintain their winning momentum: Monaco vs Auxerre
- Date: 01/02/2025
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Auxerre are winless in their last five matches, so we can expect this run to continue in Monaco.
Monaco may have endured mixed reactions in recent weeks, but they are in a better position to clinch a win against Auxerre. The visitors last won a game on November 24th, and we don’t expect them to miraculously change that against Monaco, who are fighting for a top-three finish.
Monaco vs Auxerre prediction: Home team to win
Lille to get back to winning ways: Lille vs St-Etienne
- Date: 01/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:05
- St-Etienne won just one of their last five league matches, and we doubt they can step up against Lille.
Lille may have endured rollercoaster results in recent weeks, but they only managed to succumb to a defeat once in their last five league games at least. They rarely drop points at home, and coming up against a team fighting against relegation suggests they are likely going to secure the win.
Lille vs St-Etienne prediction: Home team to win
Toulouse and OGC Nice to exchange goals: Toulouse vs OGC Nice
- Date: 02/02/2025
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Toulouse usually score at least one goal at home, and Nice will struggle to shut them out.
OGC Nice may have kept a clean sheet against Marseille last time out, but they are unlikely to repeat the same against Toulouse because the hosts scored in each of their last nine Ligue 1 matches at home. The hosts may not concede many goals themselves, but Nice have one of the best attacks in the country, having scored 38 goals in 19 games.
Toulouse vs OGC Nice prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Rennes and Strasbourg to delight fans with goals: Rennes vs Strasbourg
- Date: 02/02/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Matches involving either team usually produce goals, and the upcoming game will follow suit.
Rennes scored 26 goals and conceded 30 goals in 19 league matches, while Strasbourg scored 33 goals and conceded 31 goals in 19 league matches. Both teams averaged over 2.5 goals per game, and there’s no reason not to expect at least three goals from this encounter.
Rennes vs Strasbourg prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Reims and Nantes to exchange goals: Reims vs Nantes
- Date: 02/02/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Both teams look even, and thanks to their current attack and defense form, we can expect goals on both ends.
Reims scored and conceded against PSG, and we think the same can happen in the upcoming game against Nantes, who had a similar result against Lyon. Both teams look even, and we can expect at least one goal from each team.
Reims vs Nantes prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Angers to win in at least one half: Angers vs Le Havre
- Date: 02/02/2025
- Kick-off: 17:15
- Angers are in better form and are expected to outscore Le Havre in at least one half.
Le Havre sit at the bottom of the standings for a reason, and we don’t expect them to put up a worthy fight away from home. Angers won three of their last five league matches and are outside the relegation zone. Le Havre are in dire form, having lost 14 of their last 19 league matches. We think the hosts can outscore them in at least one half, thanks to the visitors’ shaky defense.
Angers vs Le Havre prediction: Home team to win either half - yes
Marseille and Lyon to exchange goals: Marseille vs Lyon
- Date: 02/02/2025
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Both teams don’t struggle to score goals, and we can expect at least one goal from both ends.
Marseille scored 40 goals in 19 league matches, while Lyon scored 30 goals. Both teams have conceded more goals than league matches played, so we can expect both clubs to delight their fans with goals. Both teams scored in the reverse fixture, as Marseille won the encounter 3-2 away from home.
