Predictions for the 24th Round of Ligue 1, February 27 – March 1, 2026
Strasbourg vs Lens
The 24th round of the French football championship kicks off with a match between Strasbourg and Lens. Both teams are performing well this season and are showcasing impressive attacking football. In the last round, the "Racers" stylishly defeated Lyon at home (3:1), ending their long winning streak. Lens lost their previous Ligue 1 match to Monaco (2:3), although they looked strong in the game. Both opponents are very serious about the upcoming match, so we expect active play, especially in attack, and we are betting on both teams to score (yes).
Match Prediction for Strasbourg vs Lens: both teams to score (Yes)
Rennes vs Toulouse
Rennes, gaining momentum, hosts Toulouse, who are positioned mid-table. Finally, the change of head coach is starting to yield positive results for the "Red and Blacks" – two consecutive victories over PSG (3:1) and Auxerre (3:0). The situation is the opposite for the "Violets": they haven't won in the championship for three rounds and have only gained one point during this period. In their current state, Toulouse is not ready to compete equally with Rennes away, so we are betting on a home win.
Match Prediction for Rennes vs Toulouse: home win
Monaco vs Angers
On Saturday, Monaco will host Angers as part of the 24th round of Ligue 1. The bookmakers favor the hosts in this matchup, and it's logical based on the teams' recent results. Angers suffered dry defeats in the previous two rounds against Lorient (0:2) and Lille (0:1). The "Monegasques," on the other hand, have been unbeaten in the French championship since mid-January, and in the last round, they defeated the then-league leaders Lens with a score of 3:2. Considering this statistic, we suggest betting on a home win in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Monaco vs Angers: home win
Le Havre vs PSG
The league-leading PSG will visit modest Le Havre. The history of encounters between these teams strongly favors the Parisians – they have won 9 out of the last 10 official head-to-head matches, with one ending in a draw. Recently, Luis Enrique's team secured a spot in the Champions League Round of 16 by defeating Monaco on aggregate (5:4). Le Havre suffered a dry defeat to Nantes in the last round, ending a mini-series of two victories. Considering the class difference between these teams and the head-to-head statistics, we suggest betting on a PSG handicap (-1.5).
Match Prediction for Le Havre vs PSG: PSG handicap (-1.5)
Paris vs Nice
On Sunday, we have a match between teams that have forgotten what victories are: Paris will play against Nice. The capital club last won in mid-January and has since played six matches without a single victory. Nice's streak is slightly shorter – three matches, but it is painful.for the team, as they are at the bottom of the league table. It's worth noting the low scoring performance of both teams: Paris has only scored 1 goal in their last four matches, while the "Eagles" have scored three in their last three. We consider a bet on under 2.5 goals to be logical here.
Match Prediction Paris vs Nice: Under 2.5 Goals
Lille vs Nantes
In-form Lille will host Nantes, who are stuck in the relegation zone. After a prolonged crisis, the "Dogs" have slowly started to return to their normal level. They recently secured a spot in the Europa League Round of 16, which has further boosted their confidence. In the last Ligue 1 round, Lille narrowly defeated Angers (1-0). Nantes recently ended a five-match losing streak in the league with an unexpected victory over Le Havre (2-0). However, the "Canaries'" overall performance this season has been disappointing. Our bet for this match is on a home win.
Match Prediction Lille vs Nantes: Home Win
Lorient vs Auxerre
Mid-table Lorient hosts Auxerre, who are in the relegation zone. The "Lake Dwellers" suffered a heavy defeat to Rennes in the last round (0-3), confirming their status as one of the least productive teams in the league. Lorient had a challenging match against Nice (3-3), following a victory over Angers (2-0). Overall, the "Black and Orange" seem to be playing at a much higher level than Auxerre, so we expect a home victory in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction Lorient vs Auxerre: Home Win
Metz vs Brest
The main underdog of the championship, Metz, will host Brest, who are in the middle of the table. The home team hasn't won in the league for a very long time—their last victory was in November last year. Brest, on the other hand, is unbeaten in four consecutive rounds and recently secured a win against the formidable Marseille (2-0). In the last four head-to-head meetings between Metz and Brest, the "Reds" have come out on top, so we expect a successful performance from the visitors this time as well.
Match Prediction Metz vs Brest: Away Win
Marseille vs Lyon
In the final match of the 24th round of the French football championship, Marseille will face Lyon. This event will be the highlight of the football weekend. Recently, the "Lions" ended their impressive 13-match winning streak with a loss to Strasbourg (1-3). Nevertheless, Olympique's scoring streak continued—they have scored in their last 14 matches across different competitions. Marseille is experiencing a crisis—they haven't tasted victory in four Ligue 1 rounds. However, if we consider only Marseille's home matches, everything is in order: they have scored 8 goals in their last three home games. Considering the goodteam performance this season, we suggest a bet on both teams to score (yes).
