Predictions for the 26th round of Ligue 1, March 13-15
Marseille vs Auxerre
The 26th round of the French football championship kicks off with a match between Marseille and Auxerre. The opponents are at opposite ends of the league table and are pursuing completely different objectives this season. Thanks to two consecutive impressive victories over Lyon and Toulouse, Marseille has climbed to third place in the championship and will now try to consolidate their position. Auxerre is in the relegation zone, and two consecutive draws have not significantly helped the team solve this problem. We believe that Marseille, playing at home, should defeat one of the season's underdogs.
Match Prediction for Marseille vs Auxerre: Home Win
Lorient vs Lens
In the 26th round of the French championship, Lorient will host Lens. Both teams have shown a decent level of football this season, but the visitors, who are in second place in the league table, are the favorites in this matchup. Lens continues to chase PSG, trailing by just one point. In the last round, they defeated Metz (3:0), which further boosted the confidence of Pierre Sage's men. Lorient has gone three rounds without a win, collecting only three points during this period, plus they were knocked out of the French Cup. The prospect of reaching first place has inspired Lens, and they will secure a victory in the upcoming game.
Match Prediction for Lorient vs Lens: Away Win
Angers vs Nice
The battle continues in the lower part of the Ligue 1 table: Angers will host Nice in the 26th round. Despite the hosts being higher in the championship than the visitors, they are the bookmakers' underdogs for the upcoming game, which is quite strange if you look at the recent results of the teams. Angers won their previous round against Nantes (1:0), while Nice suffered two consecutive defeats without scoring. It is worth noting the issue both opponents have with scoring, which has significantly dropped in the last month. We expect a low-scoring game from the teams and are betting on a low total.
Match Prediction for Angers vs Nice: Total Goals Under 2.5
Monaco vs Brest
On Saturday, in the 26th round of Ligue 1, Brest will visit Monaco, where they have not earned points for the past 15 years. Such is the unpleasant head-to-head statistic for the visitors on the “Monegasques” field – six consecutive wins for Monaco. Additionally, the home team has won the last four rounds, including victories over the 1st and 2nd places – PSG (3:1) and Lens (3:2). Brest is also currently on a winning streak with numerous victories, but the statistics of away games against Monaco are not in their favor – we are betting on a home win.
Match Prediction for Monaco vs Brest: Home Win
Strasbourg vs Paris
On Sunday, we are in for an interesting clash between Strasbourg and Paris as part of the 26th round.of the French football championship. Both teams are currently on unbeaten streaks and score in almost every match. Strasbourg has found the back of the net in 14 of their last 15 matches across all competitions, while Paris has scored in their last three Ligue 1 games. Both teams are on the rise and showcasing excellent attacking football, so we suggest betting on both teams to score (yes).
Match Prediction Strasbourg vs Paris: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Le Havre vs Lyon
Le Havre and Lyon will face off on Sunday as part of the French football championship. We are expecting a clash between two teams that have struggled to secure a victory in recent weeks, despite having the potential to do so. Lyon was on a 13-match winning streak just a month ago but is now winless in five consecutive matches across all competitions. Perhaps a game against a team from the lower part of the table will break this unfortunate trend. Le Havre has lost three consecutive matches in Ligue 1 without scoring a single goal. We believe that a Lyon victory in this match seems quite logical.
Match Prediction Le Havre vs Lyon: Away Win
Metz vs Toulouse
A fierce battle for points will unfold in the match between Metz and Toulouse in the 26th round of the French football championship. Both teams have been losing frequently lately and are positioned in the lower part of the standings. However, Toulouse's situation is somewhat better, as Metz occupies the last spot and is the main candidate for relegation. Metz has suffered defeats in their last four rounds with only one goal scored. Toulouse has earned just one point in their last five matches, scoring only two goals. The teams' scoring efficiency is incredibly low, so we are betting on under 2.5 total goals.
Match Prediction Metz vs Toulouse: Total Goals Under 2.5
Rennes vs Lille
In the final match of the 26th round of the French football championship, Rennes will host Lille. The opponents occupy neighboring positions in the standings and are gradually approaching the Champions League zone, which maximally motivates them. Rennes is currently on a four-match winning streak in Ligue 1, scoring 11 goals and conceding only one. Strasbourg recently had a tough match in the Conference League, where they played their main squad but lost to Aston Villa (0:1). Given the fatigue of the visitors' main players, Rennes is expected to earn points in this encounter – we are betting on the hosts with a handicap (0).
