Predictions for the 20th round of Ligue 1, January 30th – February 1st
Lens vs Le Havre
The 20th round of the French football championship kicks off with a match between Lens and Le Havre. The recent leader of Ligue 1 will host a team from the lower part of the standings. Le Havre has played at a respectable level in recent weeks and has escaped the relegation zone, but the threat remains as the team is only in 15th place. Lens has been incredibly consistent this season, recently having a 10-match winning streak across all competitions, which was interrupted in the last round by a defeat to Marseille (1-3). Despite this setback, the "Blood and Gold" remain a powerful team that should confidently defeat one of the league's underdogs at home. We suggest betting on Lens with a handicap of (-1.5).
Match Prediction for Lens vs Le Havre: Lens Handicap (-1.5)
Paris vs Marseille
Paris, having gained points in three consecutive rounds, is set to host Marseille in the 20th round of the French championship. The capital club has something to prove to their opponent, especially considering the 2-5 defeat in the first round. While the "Southerners" have shown decent results in the domestic league, they recently suffered a heavy defeat to Brugge (0-3) in the Champions League, ending their campaign and missing the playoffs. Now, besides Ligue 1 and the French Cup, Marseille has nothing left, and they need to redeem themselves in front of their home fans, so victory must be achieved at all costs. We suggest betting on a victory for the visitors.
Match Prediction for Paris vs Marseille: Victory for the Visitors
Lorient vs Nantes
One of the tournament's underdogs, Nantes, is visiting Lorient, where the teams will play a match in the 20th round of Ligue 1. This season has been unsuccessful for the "Canaries," and they are contenders for relegation from the top division. In the last two rounds, Nantes has not earned any points and consequently lost. Meanwhile, Lorient is on a 10-match unbeaten streak (in all competitions), having won the last two league matches. The favorite in this matchup is clear – our bet is on a victory for the hosts.
Match Prediction for Lorient vs Nantes: Victory for the Hosts
Monaco vs Rennes
The clash between Monaco and Rennes in the 20th round of the French championship promises to be an intriguing football event. The "Monegasques" continue to struggle across all competitions and are gradually losing the trust of their fans. With great difficulty, the "Red and Whites" advanced to the Champions League playoff qualifiers, where they are unlikely to last long. In the national championship, they have not won for five consecutive rounds (4 losses and 1 draw). Rennes suffered a defeat to Lorient (0-2) in the last round, but before that, they had an impressive 5-match unbeaten run with four victories. Considering Monaco's current form, we suggest betting on a double chance for the visitors.
Match Prediction for Monaco vs Rennes: Visitors Will Not Lose
Lyon vs Lille
On Sunday, the French football championship will feature a clash between neighbors in the TOP-5 of the standings: Lyon will host Lille. Recently, the teams have been showing completely opposite results, so bookmakers have rightfully identified the hosts as favorites. The "Lions" have a winning streak of nine matches across all competitions, including four in Ligue 1. Lille is on a losing streak in the championship, having lost three consecutive matches. Clearly, in this situation, betting on the hosts to win is the way to go.
Match Prediction for Lyon vs Lille: Home Win
Nice vs Brest
On Sunday, as part of the 20th round of the French football championship, Nice will face Brest. The "Eaglets," under the guidance of a new coach, are regaining their former confidence and are slowly climbing up from the bottom of the standings. Recently, they played their last match in the Europa League, and this tournament will no longer distract them this season. In the previous round of the French championship, Nice confidently defeated Nantes (4:1). Brest is experiencing another slump, as seen at the start of the season, having lost two consecutive Ligue 1 matches. In light of Nice's recent successes, we suggest a bet with a handicap (0) on the hosts.
Match Prediction for Nice vs Brest: Handicap (0) Nice
Toulouse vs Auxerre
Toulouse, which has recently gained incredible momentum, will host one of the underdogs of the French championship – Auxerre. In the last five rounds of Ligue 1, the "Violets" have won four times and simultaneously secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the French Cup. Auxerre's situation is entirely different: they are on a five-match losing streak across all competitions, scoring only four goals in those games. As a result, Auxerre has plummeted to the bottom of the standings and has become one of the main contenders for relegation from the top division. In this situation, betting on a Toulouse win looks very promising.
Match Prediction for Toulouse vs Auxerre: Home Win
Angers vs Metz
A battle between teams from the lower part of the Ligue 1 standings: Metz travels to face Angers. Both teams have not been shining lately, but while this is not yet critical for the "Black and Whites," it is crucial for the "Crusaders." It is worth noting that Angers experienced an incredible surge until mid-January, but in the last three rounds, they have only gained one point – it's time to return to the winning path. Metz's crisis this season continues: the team is at the bottom of the table and can't remember the last time they won. In this situation, we expect a more confident game from the hosts and place a handicap (0) bet on Angers.
Match Prediction for Angers vs Metz: Handicap (0) Angers
Strasbourg vs PSG
In the final match of the 20th round of the French football championshipStrasbourg will host PSG at their home ground. The capital club climbed to the top of the Ligue 1 standings after the previous round, surpassing Lens by two points. PSG's winning streak in the championship stands at five matches, and they recently secured a spot in the Champions League playoffs. Strasbourg is on an eight-game unbeaten run across all competitions, which speaks volumes. Considering the strong performances of both teams and their high scoring potential, we suggest betting on both teams to score.
