Predictions for Matchday 21 of Ligue 1, February 6-8
Metz vs Lille
The 21st round of the French football championship opens with a match between Metz and Lille. Both teams are on a losing streak in Ligue 1 and are eager to break it. However, the "Crusaders" lack the resources to do so, while the "Dogs" have a decent squad, they just need to improve their on-field coordination as they did at the start of the season. It's worth noting that Metz is at the bottom of the league table and has long forgotten their last victory. Lille, on the other hand, has only one recent victory – in the Europa League against Freiburg (1:0). But if you have to choose between these teams, it's clear that Lille will be the favorite, and we suggest betting on their victory.
Match Prediction Metz vs Lille: away win
Lens vs Rennes
One of the league leaders, Lens, will host Rennes. Both teams are showing a commendable level of football this season. However, the "Red and Blacks" are currently experiencing a functional decline: they lost in the last two rounds of Ligue 1 and were knocked out of the French Cup. The situation is quite the opposite for Lens: the team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the cup battles and won in the previous league round, securing the second spot in the table. Given Rennes' recent setbacks, we suggest betting on a home win.
Match Prediction Lens vs Rennes: home win
Brest vs Lorient
Brest, in a state of free fall, will host an in-form Lorient. In January and early February, the "Reds" have been struggling – many defeats and a drop to the 12th spot in the table. The "Black and Oranges" have a completely different situation: an unbeaten run of 12 matches. Recently, Lorient secured a place in the quarter-finals of the French Cup, and before that, they won three consecutive rounds in Ligue 1. Considering all these results, betting on the visitors not to lose seems logical.
Match Prediction Brest vs Lorient: visitors not to lose
Nantes vs Lyon
On Saturday, a match between Nantes and Lyon will take place in the French championship. The "Lions" are the bookmakers' favorites, which is quite justified given the recent results of the opponents. The "Canaries" were knocked out of the French Cup at the beginning of January, followed by a series of three defeats in the league and a drop into the relegation zone. Lyon is on an 11-match winning streak across all competitions. In the Europa League group stage, "Olympique" topped the table, recently advanced to the quarter-finals of the French Cup, and won five consecutive rounds in Ligue 1. The bet for this game is obvious – an away win.
Match Prediction Nantes vs Lyon: away win
Nice vs Monaco
On Sunday, Nice will face Monaco in the French football championship. Both opponents have been underperforming this season, despite having strong squads. Recently, both the "Eaglets" and the "Monégasques"they have slightly transformed and in the last two rounds, they have accumulated four points each. Notably, there has been an increase in scoring: Monaco has scored five goals in two matches (including the cup), and Nice has the same tally. In the last four head-to-head encounters, they have always scored at least once. We suggest considering a bet on both teams to score – yes.
Prediction for the Nice vs Monaco match: both teams to score – yes
Havre vs Strasbourg
Havre, who haven't won in a while, will host Strasbourg on Sunday. The "racers" have had a tough schedule in recent weeks – they played PSG in the league and Monaco in the French Cup: they lost to the Parisians but advanced past the "Monegasques." Havre is showing weak activity in the attacking line, which is why there are no victories – three rounds without a single win. As a result, the "dark blues" have slipped to the relegation zone. Considering that the "racers" have won seven out of the last ten matches, we suggest betting on the visitors' victory.
Prediction for the Havre vs Strasbourg match: visitors' victory
Auxerre vs Paris
A survival battle will unfold on Sunday between Auxerre and Paris. While the capital club can still afford to lose points, for the "lake dwellers," it would be catastrophic – the team is already in second-to-last place in the table. Besides losing to everyone consecutively, Auxerre hasn't scored a single goal in the last four league matches. Paris has been doing well defensively lately, at least the underdogs don't score much against them. Therefore, we suggest betting on Auxerre's individual total under 1.5.
Prediction for the Auxerre vs Paris match: Auxerre's individual total under 1.5
Angers vs Toulouse
A mid-table clash in the French championship will take place on Sunday: Angers will face Toulouse. Both teams have been picking up points and playing quality football in recent rounds. In the last 10 matches across all competitions, the "Violets" have avoided defeat nine times, including the last five matches. Angers has been less stable – recently experiencing a series of three defeats. Considering Toulouse's emotional boost from reaching the quarter-finals of the French Cup, we suggest betting on the visitors to win with a handicap (0).
Prediction for the Angers vs Toulouse match: Toulouse handicap (0)
PSG vs Marseille
In the final match of the 21st round of the French football championship, PSG will host Marseille. The capital club took the lead in the Ligue 1 standings two rounds ago, surpassing Lens by two points – a gap that is currently maintained. At home in Ligue 1, the Parisians have scored in every game this season. Marseille recently secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the French Cup and is in excellent psychological condition. Away from home, the "southerners" play effectively and score in almost every match. Considering thisstatistics, a bet on both teams to score looks promising.
