Predictions for the 34th round of Ligue 1, May 17
This preview contains predictions for the matches of the 34th round of the French Championship. All football predictions can be viewed 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 intrigues this week lie in the battle for the bronze medals of the championship and the fight to stay in the top division.
Strasbourg vs Monaco
As part of the 34th round of Ligue 1, Strasbourg will host Monaco at their home ground. Regardless of the outcome, the hosts will remain in eighth position at the end of the season, while the visitors still have a chance to break into the Conference League zone and jump to the sixth place, which is two points away. Monaco is motivated for this game and will be pushing forward from the first to the last second. Strasbourg is not under pressure, so the team can show open attacking football in front of their home crowd. We expect a high-scoring match and place a bet on over 3 goals.
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Prediction for the match Strasbourg vs Monaco
Bet: Total goals over 3
Nice vs Metz
Metz, who have been relegated from Ligue 1 early, are visiting Nice, who are fighting for survival. This match is very important for Nice as they are currently in the relegation zone and occupy a position leading to the playoffs. Nice's motivation here is absolutely clear, as is the lack of it among Metz's players. At their home ground, Claude Puel's charges must defeat the current championship's outsider, so we suggest a bet on Nice's handicap (-1.5).
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Prediction for the match Nice vs Metz
Bet: Nice handicap (-1.5)
Lille vs Auxerre
Championship bronze medal contender Lille will host Auxerre, who are at risk of being relegated from the top division at the end of the season. Currently, Lille holds the third spot, which means that in case of a victory, they will definitely secure the third place. But if there is a draw or a loss, then Lille may be displaced by competitors. The hosts are highly motivated, so they should be able to handle one of the championship's outsiders – we place a bet on Lille's handicap (-1.5).
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Prediction for the match Lille vs Auxerre
Bet: Lille handicap (-1.5)
Nantes vs Toulouse
Nantes, who have been relegated from Ligue 1 early, will host Toulouse, a solid mid-table team. The "Canaries" have failed to show the football theywould have secured their registration and deservedly leave the elite division. Toulouse is doing well in the final stages of the championship and has two victories in the previous rounds and the 10th place. In case of gaining points, the "Violets" have the opportunity to move up one place higher. We expect confident play from the visitors and bet that Toulouse will not lose.
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Prediction for the match Nantes vs Toulouse
Bet: Toulouse will not lose
Brest vs Angers
A battle of neighbors in the league table from its lower part: Angers is visiting Brest. Both teams have shown unstable results this season, and this has been most evident at the end of the championship. Both teams have not had victories for two months, and productivity has dropped to a minimum. In this situation, a bet on both will score (no) seems most logical.
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Prediction for the match Brest vs Angers
Bet: both will score (no)
Lorient vs Le Havre
Le Havre, who has not won for three months, is visiting Lorient, which is in the middle of the league table. For Le Havre, this meeting is very important, as they have not yet secured a place in Ligue 1 for the next season and in case of competitors' success and their own failure, they may end up in the playoffs for survival. Lorient is not motivated for this game, as even in case of victory, they cannot improve their current position (ninth). Apparently, we are waiting for a low-scoring match, so we suggest a bet on total goals under 2.5.
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Prediction for the match Lorient vs Le Havre
Bet: total goals under 2.5
Lyon vs Lens
The silver medalist of the French championship, Lens, will visit Lyon, which is fighting for the bronze medals. The motivation of the "Blood and Gold" for this game is minimal, and the lineup will likely be the second one, as the leaders are very tired from the recent game against PSG. The situation for the "Lions" is the opposite – they are one point behind the third place and they need a victory in the upcoming meeting. We suggest a bet on Lyon's victory, as they are playing at home and are very motivated for this game.
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Prediction for the match Lyon vs Lens
Bet: Lyon to win
Marseille vs Rennes
The meeting of the 5th and 6th teams of Ligue 1 will take place within the 34th round: Marseille will play against Rennes at home. The visitors have a chanceThey aim to become the bronze medalists of the tournament, but so far they are two points behind third place and the success of this campaign no longer depends solely on them. Marseille can overtake Rennes in case of victory and make it to the Europa League next year. The motivation of both teams is huge, so a bet on both to score (yes) looks promising here.
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Prediction for the match Marseille vs Rennes
Bet: both to score (yes)
Paris vs PSG
Paris will play against PSG in the last round of the French championship. On the eve, Paris Saint-Germain clinched the championship early, defeating direct competitor Lens (2:0) away. Paris can credit this season, and especially its second half, to its achievements. In their current state, Antoine Kombouare's charges are capable of giving PSG a run for their money and even beating the opponent, especially since the latter will not field their main lineup, preparing for the Champions League final. We suggest a bet on Paris handicap (+1.5). Check out the france betting apps and choose the best odds for betting.
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Prediction for the match Paris vs PSG
Bet: Paris handicap (+1.5)
Round Summary
Overall, the 34th round of the French championship contains both predictable matches and those more difficult to analyze. This weekend, there are many matches involving teams with no motivation left, having already achieved all their season's goals. Therefore, you can confidently pick such matches and bet on the victory of their opponents, whose motivation is absolutely transparent and understandable.
