Predictions for the 33rd round of Ligue 1, May 8-10
This preview includes predictions for the matches of the 33rd round of the French championship. All football predictions can be found in the football section, and the full list of predictions for the French championship can be found on the Ligue 1 predictions page. The main intrigue this week is whether PSG can secure the championship ahead of schedule.
Lens vs Nantes
The 33rd round of the French football championship opens with a match in which Lens will host Nantes on their home ground. The hosts are fighting for the championship, while the visitors are battling to maintain their top-flight status. In the last round, Nantes unexpectedly beat Marseille (3:0), which was the team's first victory in two months, so it should be seen as a one-off. In head-to-head meetings, Lens dominates over its opponent – securing four victories in the previous five encounters. At home this season, Lens rarely loses and often confidently secures victories. Therefore, we suggest a bet on the handicap (-1.5) for the hosts.
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Prediction for the Lens vs Nantes match
Bet: Lens handicap (-1.5)
Angers vs Strasbourg
Angers will host Strasbourg in the 33rd round of Ligue 1 and will fight for a place in the elite next year. The "Black and Whites" are currently in relative safety – they are six points clear of the relegation zone, but theoretically, they can still get into trouble. Strasbourg won't reach the European zone, so they are unlikely to be highly motivated for this encounter. Moreover, Strasbourg's main squad played in the Conference League the day before, so the reserves may play now. Considering all this, we suggest a bet that Angers will not lose.
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Bet: Angers will not lose
Metz vs Lorient
On Sunday, Lorient will visit Metz – this will be a battle of two unmotivated teams. The visitors are stuck in the middle of the league table this season and won't be able to move anywhere before the end of the season. Metz is the main outsider of the championship and will definitely leave the top division. The last three meetings of these teams ended with a low total – 2 or fewer goals were scored. Considering the level of motivation, we suggest a bet on under 2.5 total goals.
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Bet: Total goals under 2.5
Le Havre vs Marseille
Against the backdrop of many recent failures, Marseille is visiting Le Havre, where they will play the match of the 33rd round of the French championship. For three weeks, Olympique has not been able to win, and in the last match, they lost heavily to one of the tournament's outsiders – Nantes with a score of 0:3. Le Havre consistently draws – five matches in a row.The matches involving this team have ended in a draw. The current situation of Marseille simply obliges them to get out of the crisis and win, especially since they have beaten Le Havre in the last five encounters. We suggest a bet on the visitors' victory.
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Bet: Marseille to win
Auxerre vs Nice
Auxerre and Nice are on the brink of relegation, but on different sides and there are currently 4 points between them – this means we are in for a serious survival battle. Both teams are motivated to win and all the strongest will be involved in this match. In the three previous matches between these teams, both opponents invariably scored at least one goal. In the first round, Nice won with a score of 3:1. We expect the same productivity from the teams and suggest a bet on both to score.
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Bet: Both to score (yes)
Toulouse vs Lyon
Championship medal contender Lyon will visit a strong mid-table team – Toulouse. "Les Violets" are showing a decent level of football this season, but a lack of consistency has prevented them from competing for a place in the European zone. Lyon continues to defend its place in the top-3 and under certain circumstances can even aim for the championship silver. The motivation of Olympique is crazy, plus a streak of four victories, so we bet on the visitors' victory.
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Bet: Lyon to win
Monaco vs Lille
Undefeated for over three months in the championship, Lille will visit a motivated Monaco. "Les Monegasques" are barely making it into the European cups, but they are specifically targeting the Champions League, and for that, they need to win for sure. Lille has been doing well against Monaco recently – two wins and a draw in the last three encounters. Considering this statistic and the unbeaten streak of "Les Dogues", we suggest a bet that Lille will not lose in the upcoming match.
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Bet: Lille not to lose
PSG vs Brest
Championship leader PSG hosts modest Brest, who are in the lower part of the league table and haven't won for six rounds in a row. The Parisians have just secured a place in the Champions League final and are now in high spirits. Even with a second-string team, if that happens, PSG should confidently beat the current Brest. Each of the six previous matches between them ended with a big win for PSG by at least two goals. Considering all this, we suggest a bet on the handicap (-1.5) for the hosts.
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Bet: Handicap (-1.5) PSG
Rennes vs Paris
The 33rd round of the French championship concludes with a match between Rennes and Paris. The "Red and Blacks" continue their fight for the tournament medals and a place in the Champions League next year, so their motivation is extreme. Paris, on the other hand, under a new coach, hardly loses and has achieved three victories in the last four rounds. Both teams have been scoring a lot lately, so a bet on both to score seems logical here, especially since betting apps in france offer decent odds for this outcome.
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Bet: both to score (yes)
Round Summary
Overall, the 33rd round of the French championship contains both predictable matches and those more difficult to analyze. This weekend, there are many encounters where clear tournament favorites play against unmotivated mid-table teams, so you can confidently take such matches and bet on the victory of the championship leaders, whose motivation is absolutely transparent and understandable.
